2017 San Leonardo
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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.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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Full bottle 1,418 g. Deep crimson. Fresh hint of pyrazines on the nose but nothing excessive or untoward. Lots of velvety texture under a spicy – but bone dry – initial impression. Very pure and alpine indeed. Though restrained. The opposite of sweet and alcoholic. But not for those raised on Napa Cab, but neat, contained, youthful, promising and very finely detailed, as they say. For drinking with a non-showy meal. (JR)
The 2017 San Leonardo is dark, inward and intense with masses of crushed black currants, mint, sage, and balsamic spice. This pulls you close, as further depths of clove and tobacco form in the glass. It coasts along the palate with dense and polished textural fruits, mineral to the core, yet also elevated by brisk acids, while slowly drenching the senses in concentration. This leaves a web of fine tannins and a salty flourish, while tapering off with remarkable length. It's poised with savory herbs that linger long. In 2017, production was down by over 50% due to multiple hail events and a cask that was damaged during maturation.