San Leonardo 2019 Tenuta San Leonardo

San Leonardo

The flagship red that tells the story of the estate

San Leonardo is much more than a wine: it is the very heart of the estate, a liquid narrative blending Bordeaux classicism and Alpine soul. Each vintage bears the imprint of time and the careful touch of those who work with patience and vision, both in the vineyard and the cellar. It is a wine born of a precise idea of elegance, depth, and longevity, made to challenge time and express the soul of the most cultured, silent Trentino.

Vineyard philosophy: harmony, selection, depth

The vineyard behind San Leonardo is cultivated using certified organic methods, with agronomic practices that respect the natural balance between soil and vine. The parcels are planted on alluvial and stony soils, ideal for varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, and Merlot, which here show remarkable freshness and definition. Everything is done by hand with artisanal precision, ensuring low yields and staggered harvests to capture peak ripeness.

Winemaking approach: patience and Bordeaux finesse

In the cellar, the work is focused on pure expression and clarity, with no rush. Fermentations are carried out in concrete vats with long, gentle macerations. The wine is aged for 24 months in French oak barriques, partially new, and then at least another year in bottle. No stage is rushed: time is the true ally of finesse. The final blend is only made after long tastings and aging by grape and parcel.

Deep ruby red color with garnet highlights.
The nose reveals complex aromas of wild berries, sweet tobacco, fine spices, and a subtle balsamic note.
On the palate it is enveloping and elegant, with silky tannins and a long, balanced, and fresh finish.

Technical sheet

• Designation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot

• Alcohol: 13.5% vol

• Vinification: Fermentation in concrete, maceration for 15–20 days

• Aging: 24 months in French oak barriques, then 12 months in bottle

• Format: 0.75 L / Magnum

• Serving temperature: 18–20°C

• Aging potential: Over 25 years

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Tenuta San Leonardo

A living legacy between Trentino and Austro-Hungarian memory

Nestled in the peaceful Vallagarina, Tenuta San Leonardo is not just a place, but a precise idea of wine as a witness of time and landscape. Here, among dry-stone walls and cypresses, one breathes an air of ancient discipline combined with modern agricultural sensitivity. The land is always in command. The Guerrieri Gonzaga family leads this estate with a light hand and a visionary spirit, preserving a balance between historical memory and contemporary tension.

Vineyard philosophy: the power of biodiversity

In managing the vineyards, San Leonardo has chosen a clear path: certified organic farming, obsessive care for the soil, and utmost respect for natural cycles. The vines, spread across small plots, are cultivated to promote biodiversity, avoid any forcing, and guide each variety — Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot — toward its most authentic expression.

The decision not to irrigate, not to push productivity, and to value the soil’s microfauna is a statement of intent: wine is born from a healthy, living vineyard designed to last for generations.

Cellar approach: precision, elegance, memory

The work in the cellar mirrors the same philosophy as in the vineyard, with an added touch of sartorial precision. Nothing is left to chance, but nothing is forced. Fermentations take place in raw concrete vats, often with submerged cap, ensuring delicate extraction and aromatic precision. The long aging in French oak barrels is not meant to mask, but to sculpt.

The result is a wine with long breath and a subtle soul, where elegance is the sum of patient choices. San Leonardo, the flagship label, is not just a Bordeaux blend: it is a story that changes every year, uniting power and grace with a naturalness that cannot be imitated.