Vette di San Leonardo, Vignete Dele Dolomiti IGT

Interesting facts

Tenuta San Leonardo, Vette di San Leonardo, Vignete Dele Dolomiti IGT, 2014 — sensual wine with a pleasant, refreshing taste. The name of the Vette di San Leonardo was named after the majestic mountain peaks surrounding vineyards. The average age of the vines is between 6 and 15 years. The harvest carried out in September, achieving a perfect ripeness. The grapes are vinified without the skins, then sent to undergo cold maceration and fermentation at 12°C for 12 days. Wine Matures in stainless steel tanks 5 months for frequent battonazh. After the process of aging the wine is stabilised, clarified and filtered before bottling.Tenuta San Leonardo is a famous Italian winery. Located in the picturesque, fantastically beautiful place. Here married the daughter of the king of Bavaria Princess Teodolinda and the king of Lombardy Authari in 588 BC On the estate erected a monastery, named in honor of the patron of all prisoners of St. Leonardo. It was the monks in 1215 began to cultivate grapes here and engage in agricultural activities. Since the 18th century the estate was owned by Marquis Guerrieri Gonzaga. The total vineyard area is 25 hectares, the location — the gentle slope, 150-200 meters above sea level. Soil rich in gravel and sand, ideal for growing grapes to create delicious wines. Since 2002, the chief oenologist of the Tenuta San Leonardo is Carlo Ferrini. Currently, the winery is justly famous for its outstanding wines, has earned high accolades from professional critics, and recognized worldwide.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine shows a straw yellow color with greenish reflections.
In an intense, luxurious aroma of the wine reveals notes of white peach, sage and green pepper.
The taste of wine — dry, full-bodied, with pronounced minerality, pleasant fruit acidity and elegant finish.
The wine perfect as an aperitif. Goes well with fish, grilled or smoked, white meat and soft cheeses.