{"title":"Trentino","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlpine wines from Trentino — structured reds and Bordeaux-style blends from northern Italy's mountain terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terre-di-san-leonardo-2019-bottle","title":"Terre di San Leonardo 2019, San Leonardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerre, a Bordeaux blend like San Leonardo and from the same terroir, follows in the footsteps of its “elder brother,” as the winery describes it, here with remarkable crispness and enviable balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blend of 50% Cabernet, 40% Merlot and 10% Carmenere and aged in 80% concrete vats and 20% in French oak, it is wine that is easy to love. An introduction into the house style of the cult Northern Italian producer San Leonardo, the introduction is full of surprise and pleasure perfectly designed to keep you there once you enter!!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough an introduction into the world of San Leonardo this is no entry wine. Ages for 18 months in the barrels upon release, this is an incredibly seirous effort. 2016 was rated 92 by Robert Parker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2018 Terre di San Leonardo offers bright intensity and lots of dark fruit with easy spice, fresh blackberry and subtle mineral tones. A quote on the label reads in Italian “la Terra é l'anima del nostro mestiere” (Soil is the soul of our craft). This entry-level red wine seeks to offer transparency, freshness and an authentic interpretation of a unique Italian territory.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100, Monica Larner, Robert Parker Dec'22\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRatings for 2017s are coming in with Luca Maroni, the famed Italian Wine critic rating it 91\/100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2016 Terre di San Leonardo Rosso is an excellent introduction to the producer and their style. The wine is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Carmenère from younger vines, yet the same terroir of the flagship San Leonardo. The bigger difference here is in the composition, with Merlot taking a front seat to Carmenère, and in the aging, using a blend of 80% concrete and 20% French oak for a shorter period of time. That said, the Terre di San Leonardo is intended to be the fresher and more immediate wine of the house. Crushed black cherries, wild, peppery herbs, crushed stone and hints of animal musk can be found in the glass. It trades power for tension, displaying a mix of tart woodland red and black berry fruits, complemented by zesty acids and minerals with just a hint of sweet spice. Its structure is present yet doesn’t overwhelm.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100, Eric Guido, Nov 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A lightly herbal red with impressions of dried hay, redcurrants and cranberry pie. Light to medium body, fine yet firm tannins and a medium finish. 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Light to medium body, fine yet firm tannins and a medium finish. Drink now.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100, James Suckling, Nov 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48400919560384,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6718\/7648\/files\/terre-di-san-leonardo-2016-magnum.png?v=1781216703"},{"product_id":"tenuta-san-leonardo-2013-owc-of-1-magnum","title":"San Leonardo 2013 (Magnum), Tenuta San Leonardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The flagship wine from this celebrated Trentino estate was not produced in 2012. We do have the stunning 2013 San Leonardo on the market now. This vintage is large in scale and has immediate intensity, and I am somewhat surprised by the volume and seamless bouquet that appears this early in the game. This vintage shows balanced ripeness with plummy fruit aromas that are carefully contrasted against spice, leather and fine tobacco. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère and Merlot, and San Leonardo is always aged in barrique for four years (of which only 25% of the barrels are new). This is a bottle to keep long (extra long) in your cellar.\" \u003cstrong\u003e96\/100, Monica Larner, Robertparker.com, Dec 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"San Leonardo reported that 2013 was one of their most balanced years in the set of recent vintages, and from the bouquet alone, I can already say that I agree. Here I'm finding a classic expression of cool-climate Bordeaux varieties, with fresh blackberry and raspberry, complemented by peppery florals and wild herbs. Smoky minerals add even further depths. The sheer density of fruit is remarkable. Polished yet fleshy and ripe, juicy acids guide with gorgeous inner florals and mounting fine-grained tannins toward the long and youthfully structured finale. This is enjoyable to taste today, yet also well-positioned to mature beautifully for many decades in your cellar. Fans of San Leonardo shouldn't be without the 2013.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100, Eric Guido, Vinous, Jul 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402510053568,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6718\/7648\/files\/s322413735741970331_p222_i2_w1181.png?v=1781254377"},{"product_id":"tenuta-san-leonardo-2015-owc-of-1-magnum","title":"San Leonardo 2015 (Magnum), Tenuta San Leonardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"I am reluctant to draw too many conclusions from this sample because it has not yet finished its bottle evolution. San Leonardo is notorious for its long aging requirements, even in a warm and accessible vintage such as this. The 2015 San Leonardo will be officially presented at Vinitaly in 2020 (in April) and will hit foreign markets soon after that. From what we can determine now, this is shaping up to be a beautiful wine with deep inner fruit richness and exuberance. In its current state, the wine is lavish and extremely radiant. I am faithful that great results will follow. Stay tuned..\" \u003cstrong\u003e94-97\/100 Monica Larner, RobertParker.com, Dec 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The 2015 San Leonardo is a classic in the making. The bouquet is wonderfully perfumed with peppery florals, mixing tart cherry and blueberry with white smoke, hints of graphite and shaved cedar. Silky textures race across a core of juicy acids and minerals, making for a ripe yet cool-toned and pleasurably tactile expression. Youthful tannins slowly make themselves known toward the close. Long, structured and spicy, the 2015 finishes with a crescendo of tart blue and black fruits, tapering off to notes of subtly sweet spice. As good as this is today, it will only get better over time. That said, it doesn't appear that this is going to shut down anytime in the immediate future, so it's certainly worth checking on a bottle or two before forgetting the rest in your cellar.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100, Eric Guido, Vinous, Jul 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From a palpably riper vintage than the 2014 tasted yesterday but still with San Leonardo's trademark restraint. This is very youthful and clearly has the structure underneath to go quite a distance. Great freshness and bite but not at all skinny. Much more aérienne than the average red bordeaux - on which it was originally modelled. Very long indeed.\" \u003cstrong\u003e17.5\/20, Jancis Robinson, Mar 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Notes of wet tobacco, dried earth, cumin, cedar and dried red plums form the basis of the nose. Structured and serious on the palate with just the right amount of fruit to balance out the backbone of firm, austere tannins. Drink from 2021.\" \u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 James Suckling, Nov 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSan Leonardo is a very ancient hamlet, whose origins are lost in time. But even before the year 1000, San Leonardo in Sarnis was known as a place where the grapevine flourished. There the Frati Crociferi (the Crutched Friars) perfected their winemaking skills, to the point of being highly esteemed by the Austro-Hungarian court in Vienna. The boundaries of today's estate, which boasts 300 hectares, aligns precisely with the perimeter of the ancient feudal settlement. The Marchesi Guerrieri Gonzaga, owners and winegrowers at San Leonardo since the 18th century, have always played a major role in its centuries-old history, and this long family tradition today embraces every corner of the estate, which is a world of its own, a borgo within its own circuit of walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe venerable fermentation cellar contains just vats built of concrete. Here, the red wines start fermentation spontaneously, without the help of technology or of cultured yeasts. These fermentations generally last not more than 15\/18 days, during which they undergo multiple pumpovers and délestage. Once the fermentations are complete, the wine is drawn off and the remaining pomace is gently pressed under the watchful eye of San Leonardo's cellar workers, who have passed down this art from generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Baricaia cellars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs is often the case with older wine estates, the cellars are arranged on different levels. From the courtyard, one enters the fermentation cellar, which contains concrete vats, on several levels, built right after the First World War. Recently, the more ancient underground cellar, in the heart of the borgo, was re-structured, along with its large vats where lots of wine are blended. Only the underground barrel cellar, constructed in 2001, enjoys one large, dedicated space; here the wines undergo maturation, resting, some for at least 24 months in small oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402528305344,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6718\/7648\/files\/s322413735741970331_p221_i2_w1181.png?v=1781254424"},{"product_id":"san-leonardo-2016-magnum-tenuta-san-leonardo","title":"San Leonardo 2016 (Magnum), Tenuta San Leonardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A wine to drink at least 10 years from now, the 2016 San Leonardo is positioned to be enjoyed in the far long term. Like its Tuscan cousin from Bolgheri, Sassicaia, San Leonardo from the mountainous north of Italy is always a wine that starts off quietly but that grows in intensity and complexity as it completes its bottle evolution. This elegant vintage reveals beautiful tones of dark berry fruit, spice and freshly milled white pepper. The wine is exceptionally balanced, fresh and long. I can't wait to come back to this vintage 10 or 20 years from now.\" \u003cstrong\u003e97+\/100, Monica Larner, Robert Parker, Dec'2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A very elegant, classic Bordeaux blend in the Italian context, but this is actually a special wine in any context, thanks to its subtlety and aromatic complexity. Blackcurrant, black-cherry and mint notes with just a hint of red bell pepper. Finely etched, medium-bodied palate with crisp tannins and lively acidity. The elegant tannins carry the long, cool finish. Drinkable now, but better from 2023.\" \u003cstrong\u003e94\/100, James Suckling, Jun'2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A lovely beam of black currant and fig cake flavors play off savory bay leaf and olive tapenade notes in this elegant, medium- to full-bodied red, which is fresh and focused, with good tension from a core of sculpted tannins. Long and fragrant on the creamy, mineral- and spice-laced finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmènere and Merlot. Drink now through 2036. 5,900 cases made, 650 cases imported.\" 93\/100 Alison, Napjus, Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402606915776,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6718\/7648\/files\/s322413735741970331_p408_i1_w1181.png?v=1781254591"},{"product_id":"villa-gresti-di-san-leonardo-2019-occ-of-6","title":"Villa Gresti 2019, Tenuta San Leonardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stemmy and peppery nose with ripe stems, sauerkraut and naturally fresh black and blue fruit. Succulent and medium-bodied on the palate with electric acidity and a long, sappy finish. Drink now.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 James Suckling, Nov'23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2015 Villa Gresti di San Leonardo is a blend of Merlot with a dollop of Carmenère from an old vineyard located around Villa Gresti. It opens up with breathtaking aromatics, showing dusty black cherry and wild blueberry with a peppery, herbal infusion, as notes of moist dark soil and roses form. There's a stimulating mixture of acids and salty minerals that offsets its silky textures in a red-fruited display that is more savory than sweet. Tannins build but never get in the way, finishing lifted and refined, with notes of blueberry skins and herbs. Wow.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 Eric Guido, Vinous, Nov 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A very subtle, enticing red that shows dried blackcurrants, dried cedar, walnuts and tobacco. Finely spiced and structured with firm tannins and driven acidity. Drink from 2021.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e92\/100, James Suckling, Nov 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA refined union of Merlot and Carmenère, Villa Gresti exhibits sublime texture and silk-smooth tannins. Aged for 12 months in new French oak, this is not just an initiation in the world of San Leonardo, this is the exceptional entry on what grapes can achieve in the historical estate of San Leonardo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSan Leonardo is a very ancient hamlet, whose origins are lost in time. But even before the year 1000, San Leonardo in Sarnis was known as a place where the grapevine flourished. There the Frati Crociferi (the Crutched Friars) perfected their winemaking skills, to the point of being highly esteemed by the Austro-Hungarian court in Vienna. The boundaries of today's estate, which boasts 300 hectares, aligns precisely with the perimeter of the ancient feudal settlement. The Marchesi Guerrieri Gonzaga, owners and winegrowers at San Leonardo since the 18th century, have always played a major role in its centuries-old history, and this long family tradition today embraces every corner of the estate, which is a world of its own, a borgo within its own circuit of walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe venerable fermentation cellar contains just vats built of concrete. Here, the red wines start fermentation spontaneously, without the help of technology or of cultured yeasts. These fermentations generally last not more than 15\/18 days, during which they undergo multiple pumpovers and délestage. Once the fermentations are complete, the wine is drawn off and the remaining pomace is gently pressed under the watchful eye of San Leonardo's cellar workers, who have passed down this art from generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Baricaia cellars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs is often the case with older wine estates, the cellars are arranged on different levels. From the courtyard, one enters the fermentation cellar, which contains concrete vats, on several levels, built right after the First World War. Recently, the more ancient underground cellar, in the heart of the borgo, was re-structured, along with its large vats where lots of wine are blended. Only the underground barrel cellar, constructed in 2001, enjoys one large, dedicated space; here the wines undergo maturation, resting, some for at least 24 months in small oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403789775040,"sku":null,"price":348.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6718\/7648\/files\/s322413735741970331_p436_i2_w1181.png?v=1781257113"},{"product_id":"san-leonardo-2013-owc-of-1","title":"San Leonardo 2013 (OWC 1), Tenuta San Leonardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The flagship wine from this celebrated Trentino estate was not produced in 2012. We do have the stunning 2013 San Leonardo on the market now. This vintage is large in scale and has immediate intensity, and I am somewhat surprised by the volume and seamless bouquet that appears this early in the game. This vintage shows balanced ripeness with plummy fruit aromas that are carefully contrasted against spice, leather and fine tobacco. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot, and San Leonardo is always aged in barrique for four years (of which only 25% of the barrels are new). This is a bottle to keep long (extra long) in your cellar.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e96\/100, Monica Larner, Robertparker.com, Dec 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"San Leonardo reported that 2013 was one of their most balanced years in the set of recent vintages, and from the bouquet alone, I can already say that I agree. Here I'm finding a classic expression of cool-climate Bordeaux varieties, with fresh blackberry and raspberry, complemented by peppery florals and wild herbs. Smoky minerals add even further depths. The sheer density of fruit is remarkable. Polished yet fleshy and ripe, juicy acids guide with gorgeous inner florals and mounting fine-grained tannins toward the long and youthfully structured finale. This is enjoyable to taste today, yet also well-positioned to mature beautifully for many decades in your cellar. Fans of San Leonardo shouldn't be without the 2013.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100, Eric Guido, Vinous, Jul 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48403804848320,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6718\/7648\/files\/s322413735741970331_p179_i2_w1181.png?v=1781257141"},{"product_id":"san-leonardo-2017-tenuta-san-leonardo-bottle","title":"San Leonardo 2017, Tenuta San Leonardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Tenuta San Leonardo 2017 San Leonardo (in a heavy glass bottle) shows subtle but unmistakable generosity and exuberance that is absolutely in line with this hot vintage. In this regard, the 2017 stands apart from past vintages from this estate that is celebrated for its elegant, undertone and long-term approach. This wine is slightly more accessible too, with plush, dark fruit, balanced oak spice and perfumed rose over a polished, silky mouthfeel.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100, Monica Larner, Dec'2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"You could easily mistake the stunningly deep and subtle nose of this Sub-Alpine red for a high-end Medoc wine from the same vintage (which was on the restrained side). A super-elegant, mid-weight cabernet sauvignon-dominated blend with plenty of fine tannin married to blackcurrant and forest-berry fruit, plus touches of licorice, savory notes and bitter chocolate at the very long finish. Drink or hold.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e94\/100, James Suckling. Jul'2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I am reluctant to draw too many conclusions from this sample because it has not yet finished its bottle evolution. San Leonardo is notorious for its long aging requirements, even in a warm and accessible vintage such as this. The 2015 San Leonardo will be officially presented at Vinitaly in 2020 (in April) and will hit foreign markets soon after that. From what we can determine now, this is shaping up to be a beautiful wine with deep inner fruit richness and exuberance. In its current state, the wine is lavish and extremely radiant. I am faithful that great results will follow. Stay tuned..\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e94-97\/100 Monica Larner, RobertParker.com, Dec 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2015 San Leonardo is a classic in the making. The bouquet is wonderfully perfumed with peppery florals, mixing tart cherry and blueberry with white smoke, hints of graphite and shaved cedar. Silky textures race across a core of juicy acids and minerals, making for a ripe yet cool-toned and pleasurably tactile expression. Youthful tannins slowly make themselves known toward the close. Long, structured and spicy, the 2015 finishes with a crescendo of tart blue and black fruits, tapering off to notes of subtly sweet spice. As good as this is today, it will only get better over time. That said, it doesn't appear that this is going to shut down anytime in the immediate future, so it's certainly worth checking on a bottle or two before forgetting the rest in your cellar.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100, Eric Guido, Vinous, Jul 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From a palpably riper vintage than the 2014 tasted yesterday but still with San Leonardo's trademark restraint. This is very youthful and clearly has the structure underneath to go quite a distance. Great freshness and bite but not at all skinny. Much more aérienne than the average red bordeaux – on which it was originally modelled. Very long indeed.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e17.5\/20, Jancis Robinson, Mar 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Notes of wet tobacco, dried earth, cumin, cedar and dried red plums form the basis of the nose. Structured and serious on the palate with just the right amount of fruit to balance out the backbone of firm, austere tannins. Drink from 2021.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 James Suckling, Nov 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSan Leonardo is a very ancient hamlet, whose origins are lost in time. But even before the year 1000, San Leonardo in Sarnis was known as a place where the grapevine flourished. There the Frati Crociferi (the Crutched Friars) perfected their winemaking skills, to the point of being highly esteemed by the Austro-Hungarian court in Vienna. The boundaries of today's estate, which boasts 300 hectares, aligns precisely with the perimeter of the ancient feudal settlement. The Marchesi Guerrieri Gonzaga, owners and winegrowers at San Leonardo since the 18th century, have always played a major role in its centuries-old history, and this long family tradition today embraces every corner of the estate, which is a world of its own, a borgo within its own circuit of walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe venerable fermentation cellar contains just vats built of concrete. Here, the red wines start fermentation spontaneously, without the help of technology or of cultured yeasts. These fermentations generally last not more than 15\/18 days, during which they undergo multiple pumpovers and délestage. 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