San Leopoldo I.G.T
Harvest
Manual harvest in October with two passes. Grape selection on a conveyor belt with an optical selector.
Size
0.75L | 1.5L | 3L
San Leopoldo Cabernet Merlot, with Merlot and Cabernet grapes selected and harvested by hand, then vinified through a temperature-controlled fermentation of 20 days in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts.
This is followed by a long period of ageing in oak barriques and then refinement in the bottle.
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation for 20 days in controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks (50- and 70-hectoliter). Use of ‘submerged cap’ method. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures.
Soil
Cretaceous period, characterized by argillite and fine, marly limestone.
Vineyard
Spinaie, Cinigiano (GR) Altitude: 340 m. above sea level
Exposure
With a north-south exposure due to the slope of the land, the vineyard is situated on the slopes of Monte Amiata, overlooking the Maremma, with a significant night/day temperature range and ventilation that keeps the grapes healthy and an average rainfall that helps bring the grapes to optimal ripeness without incurring water stress.
Awards
2021
91
score
Falstaff
90
score
James Suckling
2020
95
score
Wine Enthusiast
2019
94
score
Wine Ehtusiast
93
score
Tom Hyland
92
score
Doctor Wine
2018
89
score
James Suckling
2017
90
score
James Suckling
Tasting notes
Hints of ripe black and red fruits, such as blackcurrant and black cherry, along with herbaceous nuances like black pepper. Meanwhile, the Merlot contributes a velvety texture, introducing notes of red and black fruit and a subtle hint of vanilla. Grilled steak, braised lamb, mushrooms and dark chocolate.
Black cherry
Blackcurrant
Spices