In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Tenuta San Leonardo, Vigneti delle Dolomiti / Trentino, Trentino, Italy. Red italy - other reds in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (ML). Drinking window: 2024–2050. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
The history of Tenuta San Leonardo is intertwined with that of the more renowned San Guido estate. Indeed owner and aristocrat-oenologist Marchese Carolo Guerrieri Gonzaga was inspired to plant Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc at his family's ancient property by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, the revolutionary behind Sassicaia, whom they describe as their ‘oenological godfather’. Aided by the talented Giacomo Taschis, the original winemaker of Sassicaia & Solaia, they set about producing the first vintage of San Leonardo in 1982 and they've never looked back.
Monica Larner (ML) — 95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/12/2022 · Drink 2025-2050
The Tenuta San Leonardo 2017 San Leonardo (in a heavy glass bottle) shows subtle but unmistakable generosity and exuberance that is absolutely in line with this hot vintage. In this regard, the 2017 stands apart from past vintages from this estate that is celebrated for its elegant, undertone and long-term approach. This wine is slightly more accessible too, with plush, dark fruit, balanced oak s…
Eric Guido (EG) — 93/100 · Vinous, 01/03/2022 · Drink 2024-2031
The 2017 San Leonardo is dark, inward and intense with masses of crushed black currants, mint, sage, and balsamic spice. This pulls you close, as further depths of clove and tobacco form in the glass. It coasts along the palate with dense and polished textural fruits, mineral to the core, yet also elevated by brisk acids, while slowly drenching the senses in concentration. This leaves a web of fi…