San Leopoldo I.G.T
Harvest
Manual harvest in October with two passes. Grape selection on a conveyor belt with an optical selector.
Sizes
0.75L | 1.5L | 3L
San Leopoldo Merlot is produced from selected grapes 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
Geologically, the soils belong to the Cretaceous (a very ancient geological formation) characterised by clay and fine, marly limestone, often interspersed with each other. These soils, often referred to as "galestri", have a good texture, with skeleton, which allows good drainage and excellent development of the root system, together with other more clayey-sandy soils that have pebbles as skeleton. Both types give different results on the wines but in any case have an optimum effect on the quality of the wine.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
92
score
Falstaff
88
score
James Suckling
2020
95
score
Wine Enthusiast
2019
88
score
Vinous
92
score
Tom Hyland
94
score
Wine Enthusiast
2018
89
score
James Suckling
92
score
Doctor Wine
2017
89
score
James Suckling
Tasting notes
Rich in dark fruits such as black cherry, plum, and blackberry with freshness to balance. With hints of vanilla and toasted wood. Roasted pork, roasted chicken, vegetarian dishes, pizza, cheese.
Dark frutis
Spices
Liquorice