Ratings
Score 94 Wine Advocate 2014 vintage; Score 91 Wine Spectator 2014 vintage; Score 91 Vinous Media 2014 vintage; Score 87-89 average community ratings
Awards
Silver medal Korea Wine Challenge 2013 vintage; Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2004 vintage; Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2007 vintage
Identity
| Producer | Tenuta San Leonardo |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Classification | IGT |
| Grapes | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red with garnet shades |
| Aroma | Intense and complex bouquet with elegant scents of mixed berries, currant, dark cherry, plums, vanilla, tobacco, cloves, herbs, tar, spices, cedar, graphite, blueberry, and wild sage |
| Palate | Well-structured and balanced palate with firm, fine-grained tannins, juicy tang of red and blue fruits, layered with tobacco, herbs, tar, earthy undertones, and a saline minerality |
| Finish | Long and flinty finish with outstanding clarity and cut, recalling the bouquet's scents with refined elegance |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with red meat dishes, game, hearty stews, pasta, full-flavored cheeses, and pizza |
| Aging Potential | Great aging potential, can develop and refine in bottle for over 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 80% in Slavonian oak barrels for 18 months and 20% in barriques for 6 months; also aged in medium-toasted French oak barriques and tonneaux (first, second, and third use) for flagship wine |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation in small concrete vats lasting 12-15 days with frequent pumpovers and délestage |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 150 m |
| Soil | Pebble-rich soils derived from ancient Adige tributary bed; predominantly sandy soils in some vineyards |
| Vine Age | Vineyard age ranging from 25 to 75 years |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested and placed in 15–18 kg crates ready for pressing |
Interesting facts
| San Leonardo is the flagship wine of Tenuta San Leonardo, a historic estate with vineyards dating back over a century, known for its Bordeaux-style blends and artisanal winemaking emphasizing terroir expression. |
Logistics
| Cork | Natural cork |