{"product_id":"san-leonardo-2018-vigneti-delle-dolomiti-rosso","title":"San Leonardo 2018 Vineyards of the Dolomites Red","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSan Leonardo 2018 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso: Bordeaux elegance and great longevity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSan Leonardo 2018 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e is the emblematic wine of \u003cstrong\u003eTenuta San Leonardo\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Bordeaux-style red that interprets the Trentino territory with style and personality. It is an important wine, built on balance, depth, and evolutionary capacity, designed for those seeking a great Italian wine capable of uniting finesse, complexity, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the \u003cstrong\u003eVigneti delle Dolomiti\u003c\/strong\u003e, this red is born from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCarmenère\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to a classic and rigorous interpretation of the Bordeaux blend. Tenuta San Leonardo values mature vines and limited yields, elements that contribute to giving balance and concentration to the wine. Vinification in cement tanks and subsequent aging in French oak barriques help define an elegant, deep, and harmonious style, with a refined and long-lasting profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections, a sign of a red with great depth and already capable of showing evolutionary nuances. On the nose, balsamic sensations, small berries, chocolate, tobacco, pepper, and a delicate vegetal note reminiscent of bell pepper emerge, always in an elegant and well-composed ensemble. On the palate, it is full, warm, and enveloping, with a round texture and a very long aromatic persistence. The taste structure is supported but remains measured and aristocratic, with present but well-integrated tannins and a freshness that accompanies the momentum of the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSan Leonardo 2018 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs very effectively with game, roasted duck, lamb, and snails, as well as aged cow's milk cheeses. Its structure and aromatic depth also make it suitable for dishes with truffles or rich and flavorful preparations. At the end of a meal, it can also accompany, in moderation, dark chocolate, for an intense pairing consistent with its profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal temperature to serve \u003cstrong\u003eSan Leonardo 2018 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. To best appreciate its complexity and finesse, it may be helpful to open the bottle a little in advance, especially in a young phase of its evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine represents a choice of great value for those wishing to purchase wine online and bring to the table an authoritative, elegant, and versatile red. \u003cstrong\u003eSan Leonardo 2018 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e combines territorial identity, the history of the winery, and a high-level winemaking construction, with a longevity that makes it suitable for both current consumption and cellaring. It is the right bottle for important occasions, prestigious gifts, and collectors of great Italian reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Leonardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659277382018,"sku":"db18a333d0","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/058ad9d3a641f48cf6ef5bf506e48eff_89fd148a-f746-4c36-a1ac-3f033663e580.jpg?v=1779242643","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/san-leonardo-2018-vigneti-delle-dolomiti-rosso","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}