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Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso IGT 'Villa Gresti' 2018 (750 ml.) Tenuta San Leonardo
Villa Gresti of Tenuta San Leonardo is an elegant expression of Merlot (with a small contribution of Carmenère), cultivated in the vineyards of the Trentino estate, nestled between the Dolomites. The grapes, hand-harvested and subjected to rigorous selection, ferment in glazed cement tanks to preserve the aromatic integrity. This is followed by aging for 12 months in French oak barrels, complemented by a long period in the bottle. The result is a wine with a soft and complex profile, featuring notes of ripe blackberries, vanilla, tobacco, and light spices, supported by silky tannins and a lively freshness that reflects the alpine climate. A red of great balance, ideal for aging over time.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Dolomiti IGT
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Merlot
- Variety / Assembly
- merlot 90%, carmenere 10%
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2018
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Trentino
- Alcohol Content
- 13% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem
- Gastronomic Pairings
- All Meal, Game meat, Roast Meats, Stewed Meats, Red Meats, Aged Cheeses
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
TSL-VILLA-GRESTI-2018
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Tenuta San Leonardo
In the enchanting setting of the Dolomites, where mighty mountains stand as guardians of a land rich in history and tradition, lies the prestigious Tenuta San Leonardo. This corner of Trentino paradise, which stretches across the green landscapes of Trentino, is known for its wines of the highest lineage, combining the grace of the alpine terroir with a winemaking savoir-faire of rare excellence.
The denomination IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti, to which the winery belongs, already tells in its name the strength and beauty of these lands, where the cool climate and generous soils contribute to creating wines of extraordinary intensity and finesse. The Tenuta San Leonardo stands out for its devotion to a meticulous and respectful production approach, where tradition and innovation harmoniously blend to best express the potential of the cultivated grapes.
In the heart of the vineyards, there are noble and international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, and Merlot, whose characteristics are masterfully enhanced to give life to the famous blend that has made the winery famous beyond national borders. The San Leonardo, often called the "Sassicaia of the North," is an iconic wine that embodies refinement, power, and longevity, a true symbol of the aristocracy of Italian wine. Each bottle is a sensory journey through complex aromas and balsamic notes, with a solid structure that promises surprising evolutions over time.
We invite you to discover on Vino45 the elegance and history enclosed in the labels of the Tenuta San Leonardo, an experience that will lead you through the majesty of the Dolomites and the passion of a land that lives in the glass.
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Location San Leonardo - Frazione Borghetto all'Adige (TN), Italy
Color: ruby red. Bouquet: broad and enveloping with long persistence, with hints of tobacco and seductive vanilla and cocoa notes. Taste: perfect balance of softness and acidity, with velvety and sweet tannins.
- James Suckling: 92/100
- Falstaff: 92/100
- DoctorWine: 92/100
- Vinous: 91/100
Overall rating: 92/100
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THE WINE
Villa Gresti of Tenuta San Leonardo is an elegant expression of Merlot (with a small contribution of Carmenère), grown in the vineyards of the Trentino estate, nestled among the Dolomites. The grapes, hand-harvested manually and subjected to strict selection, ferment in glazed concrete tanks to preserve the aromatic integrity. This is followed by aging for 12 months in French oak barrels, along with a long period in the bottle. The result is a wine with a soft and complex profile, featuring notes of ripe small black fruits, vanilla, tobacco, and light spices, supported by silky tannins and a lively freshness that reflects the alpine climate. A red of great balance, ideal for aging over time.
THE ESTATE
Few other Italian wineries have managed to protect and enhance their territory in the style of the great French châteaux, as Tenuta San Leonardo has done in Trentino. A magical place, in the heart of Vallagarina, where traces of vine cultivation date back over a thousand years. A model winery, comprising hundreds of hectares of land, which hosts about thirty hectares cultivated with varieties that have now become traditional: cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, carmenère, petit verdot, and merlot, as well as riesling and sauvignon blanc. Owned by the Guerrieri Gonzaga family, Tenuta San Leonardo has over the years produced some of the most iconic wines not only of Trentino but of all Italy. The namesake label, “San Leonardo,” is indeed one of the most famous and awarded Bordeaux blends in the Peninsula: a wine of incredible elegance and longevity, born in 1982 and produced only in the most important vintages since then. In addition to the owned vineyards, today there are another ten rented hectares, and among the rows, the utmost respect for the environment and ecosystem is constantly pursued. In the winery, in an ideal continuity with Giacomo Tachis, since 1999 the winemaking signature has been that of the renowned enologist Carlo Ferrini, who supervises all production steps with care and rigor. Coordinating everything and everyone is the insatiable and tireless passion of Marquis Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga, who, assisted by his son Anselmo and the historic and indispensable right-hand man Luigi Tinelli, meticulously oversees every single detail. The result of this collective effort is wines that stand out for their finesse and elegance, vibrant and decisive reds and whites, capable of truly evoking emotions. From “San Leonardo” to the sister labels, each bottle that leaves the estate of Borghetto all’Adige encapsulates the truest and best essence of a territory capable of delivering immense oenological satisfaction.