Tenuta San Leonardo Terre di San Leonardo 2021
The iconic wine of the estate, with its roots deep in its centuries-old history. A classic Bordeaux blend of breed, aristocratic elegance, and extraordinary longevity.
Spontaneous 15-18 day fermentation in small concrete vats with periodic pump-overs and délestage. Matured for 24 months in new, once- and twice-used French oak barrels.
| RRP | £22.25 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.0% |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Carmenère 30%, Merlot 10% |
| Body | D |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Cork |
Tenuta San Leonardo in Trentino has been home to the Guerrieri Gonzaga family for over three centuries, but it is only since the second half of the twentieth century, when Marquese Carlo took over, that this estate began to take wine production seriously. Following a spell spent working at Tenuta San Guido with Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, creator of Sassicaia, he was inspired to see if the clay-limestone soils of his family estate could yield similar results to those achieved by his mentor. In 1978 the first Cabernet Sauvignon vines joined the Merlot and Carmenère that had long been planted and in 1982 the first vintage of the flagship San Leonardo was produced, rapidly taking its place in the pantheon of Italy's greatest wines.
