Tenuta San Leonardo Carmenère is a full-bodied and complex red wine made from the ancient grape variety Carmenère, originally from Bordeaux and now cultivated in the vineyards of the Dolomites. Its ruby-red color presents rich aromas of dark fruit, cherry, blackberry, and a hint of vanilla, along with spicy notes of pepper and clove. On the palate, this wine is well-structured and velvety with a long finish, revealing nuances of ripe tannins. Ideal for pairing with beef, game, and aged cheeses, Tenuta San Leonardo Carmenère is a distinctive wine that encapsulates the terroir of Trentino-Alto Adige, expressing its rich history and passion for high-quality winemaking.

Tasting Notes

Coming from the oldest vineyards of Carmenère, this wine is the very quintessence of our growing area, thanks to its innate ability to evolve over the years.

About the Winery

The family-owned wine estate of Tenuta San Leonardo, located in Italy, has a rich history that dates back to 1724. Located near the Trentino Mountains and Lake Garda, this estate follows the 300-year old viticultural practices even today, as a result of which, it crafts fresh, elegant and crisp wines to date. Over 300 years ago, the men of this historic wine family were warriors, who had great pride in their professions. One of the ancestors of this family, Marchese Tullo married Gemma de Gresti. Gresti’s family had owned the Tenuta San Leonardo wine estate for over 200 years. So, from then on, the family started to take winemaking seriously, and the rest is history!

The fermentation cellar contains concrete vats for the juices to contain the original character and flavour of the fruits. Here, the red grapes undergo fermentation for not more than 15 to 18 days. Only natural methods and indigenous yeasts are used during the process of fermentation. One of the most important winemaking philosophies followed here is minimal intervention. Even as the fruits are being fermented, they undergo many pumpover stages.

Some of the popular wines of this label are:

Carmenere – Made from 100% Carmenere varietals, these grapes are harvested from the estate's oldest vineyards. Small concrete vats are used for fermenting these wines, while once and twice-used French oak barrels are used for maturing the wines.

San Leonardo – Considered the flagship wine of the estate, this Bordeaux-blend wine is known for its longevity. It is made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenere and 10% Merlot.

Riesling – Known for its multiple layers of complexity, this wine is made from 100% Riesling varietal. These grapes undergo 12 hours of maceration while they are on their skins. Then the grapes are fermented and pressed gently for about 25 days, before they are matured for 12 months in once and twice-used French Oak casks.

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