Terre di San Leonardo 2020 | 0,75l | San Leonardo
Designed to showcase the freshness of the Dolomite terroir, Terre di San Leonardo 2020 blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Carmenère in a balance of fruity and spicy aromas. Aged for 12 months in a mix of concrete and barrels, this youthful and inviting wine reflects San Leonardo's distinctive and approachable style.
Vintage
2020
Appellation
Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Grape variety
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Carmenère
Alcohol
13%
Bottle size
0.75l
Serve at
16/16 °C
Info
Contains Sulphites - Product of Italy
Tasting notes
This wine has an intense and vivid ruby color. On the nose, it offers a clear and fruity aromatic profile, with hints of spices and balsamic that intertwine with notes of raspberry, aromatic herbs and dark cherry. On the palate, it stands out for its agility and pleasantness, offering a delicious and inviting drinkability.
Pairings
It pairs well with cold cuts and soft cheeses, as well as with white meats and fish stews. Also ideal for lighter meat or fish dishes.
Why we like it
Terre di San Leonardo, introduced with the 2005 vintage, was born from the need to enhance the young Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards planted in the early 2000s, offering a wine that expresses the terroir with a fresh and immediate style.
The vineyards, located within the ancient walls of the monastery, grow on light and sandy soils for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère, and on clayey soils for the Merlot. The vines, aged between 3 and 25 years, are trained with spurred cordon, Guyot and Trentino pergola, with a yield that varies between 50-90 quintals per hectare.
The vinification includes spontaneous fermentation and maceration of 12-15 days in concrete tanks, followed by aging for 12 months, divided between concrete and French oak barriques. The wine rests in the bottle for at least 6 months before being released for sale.
