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Tenuta San Leonardo is one of Italy’s most prestigious estates, renowned for wines of classical balance and longevity from the foothills of the Dolomites in Trentino. Often likened to a Bordeaux in spirit, the estate works primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère grown on gravelly, alluvial soils, where cool alpine nights preserve freshness. Winemaking is meticulous and traditional, with extended aging in French oak designed to emphasize harmony and age-worthiness rather than power.
The 2019 vintage is particularly poised and refined, shaped by a balanced growing season that favored elegance and precision. Aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum are layered with graphite, cedar, dried herbs, and subtle spice. The palate is structured yet supple, with finely grained tannins and vibrant acidity carrying the wine through a long, composed finish. More linear and classic in feel than 2018, this is a San Leonardo built for graceful evolution in the cellar. A benchmark Italian red that rewards patience, San Leonardo stands as a model of enduring finesse.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot
Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Farming: Sustainably farmed
Style: Red. Structured, elegant, and age-worthy
Tenuta San Leonardo is one of Italy’s most prestigious estates, renowned for wines of classical balance and longevity from the foothills of the Dolomites in Trentino. Often likened to a Bordeaux in spirit, the estate works primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère grown on gravelly, alluvial soils, where cool alpine nights preserve freshness. Winemaking is meticulous and traditional, with extended aging in French oak designed to emphasize harmony and age-worthiness rather than power.
The 2019 vintage is particularly poised and refined, shaped by a balanced growing season that favored elegance and precision. Aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum are layered with graphite, cedar, dried herbs, and subtle spice. The palate is structured yet supple, with finely grained tannins and vibrant acidity carrying the wine through a long, composed finish. More linear and classic in feel than 2018, this is a San Leonardo built for graceful evolution in the cellar. A benchmark Italian red that rewards patience, San Leonardo stands as a model of enduring finesse.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot
Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Farming: Sustainably farmed
Style: Red. Structured, elegant, and age-worthy
