In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Tenuta San Leonardo, Vigneti delle Dolomiti / Trentino, Other Italy, Italy. Red italy - other reds in 6x75cl. Drinking window: 2021+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Monica Larner (ML) — 97/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/12/2022 · Drink 2026-2055
A wine to drink at least 10 years from now, the 2016 San Leonardo is positioned to be enjoyed in the far long term. Like its Tuscan cousin from Bolgheri, Sassicaia, San Leonardo from the mountainous north of Italy is always a wine that starts off quietly but that grows in intensity and complexity as it completes its bottle evolution. This elegant vintage reveals beautiful tones of dark berry frui…
James Suckling (JS) — 94/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 26/04/2021 · Drink 2021+
A very elegant, classic Bordeaux blend in the Italian context, but this is actually a special wine in any context, thanks to its subtlety and aromatic complexity. Blackcurrant, black-cherry and mint notes with just a hint of red bell pepper. Finely etched, medium-bodied palate with crisp tannins and lively acidity. The elegant tannins carry the long, cool finish. Drinkable now, but better from 20…
Eric Guido (EG) — 94–96/100 · Vinous, 01/07/2020
Deep, dark and sensual, the 2016 Tenuta San Leonardo lifts from the glass with an alluring mix of crushed blackberry and plum. With time it blossoms further to reveal tobacco, brown spice, white smoke and peppery florals. It's velvety and wonderfully textural, yet also energized by a complex mix of stimulating acids and minerals, giving life to ripe fruits, as youthful tannins slowly clamp down.…