2018 Bollini Merlot DOC, Trentino-Alto Adige

2018 Bollini Merlot DOC, Trentino-Alto Adige

2015 Tenuta San Leonardo Terre IGT, Trentino

2015 Tenuta San Leonardo Terre IGT, Trentino

2015 Tenuta San Leonardo San Leonardo IGT, Trentino

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Described by Gambero Rosso as one of the “fifty wineries that changed Italy,” it is impossible not to be captivated by the sheer beauty of San Leonardo. 

It wasn’t until Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga took over the Tenuta in the 1970’s that San Leonardo began to make viticultural history. The estate has been in his family since 1724. Following his extensive experience in France and at Bolgheri’s Tenuta San Guido, Carlo set about replanting the vineyards to craft a wine that would become a Trentino, and Italian, classic. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Carmenere and 10% Merlot and with snall amounts of Franc and Petit Verdot, selected from the best barriques and only made in the finest vintages.


I am reluctant to draw too many conclusions from this sample because it has not yet finished its bottle evolution. San Leonardo is notorious for its long aging requirements, even in a warm and accessible vintage such as this. The 2015 San Leonardo will be officially presented at Vinitaly in 2020 (in April) and will hit foreign markets soon after that. From what we can determine now, this is shaping up to be a beautiful wine with deep inner fruit richness and exuberance. In its current state, the wine is lavish and extremely radiant. I am faithful that great results will follow. Stay tuned...

95-97? - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate, Dec 2018, Drink 2025-2040.
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Product/Service Sold Out No
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Red Wine
Country Italy
Region Trentino
Varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere
Vintage 2015
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 95-97
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