Ratings
Vinous Media 91
Identity
| Producer | Tenuta San Leonardo |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Classification | IGT |
| Grapes | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenére, 10% Merlot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red with a light garnet rim |
| Aroma | Elegant and delicate nose with notes of cherry, plum, dark spices, tobacco, cedar, blackcurrant, and violet. |
| Palate | Splendid, intense, complex, and articulated entry. Vibrant tannins accompany an important savory background, contrasting the generous softness. |
| Finish | Finishes long with hints of rose and white mushroom, leaving a web of fine tannins and a salty flourish. |
| Aging Potential | 2017-2029 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | 18 months in barriques of first, second and third passage, followed by 18 months of bottle aging |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in cement tanks for the first months |
Terroir
| 150 m |
Interesting facts
| San Leonardo is a project built on the passion to perfect Bordeaux grapes in Trentino since the early 20th century, with its first vintage in 1982. |