Terre di San Leonardo
Classic Bordeaux style blend, Terre retraces the terroir path trod by its prestigious sibling San Leonardo, matching its intensity and refi ned elegance
Details
Vine Type
The result of meticoulous assemblage of Tenuta's grapes
Age of vine
from 5 to 25 anni
Yield fpr hectare
70-80 quintals/hectare.
Harvest period
The grapes are picked when perfectly ripe during the month of October.
Winemaking procedure
grapes are destemmed and soft-crushed, with minimal use of sulphur dioxide. The juice ferments and macerates on the skins for a long period of time, during wich the cap is punched down daily. The must is cold-clarified by allowing the lees to settle
Maturation
80% aged for 18 months in big Slavonian oak barrels and the remaining 20% in French barriques for at least 6 month.
Bottle Ageing
For at least six months before release onto the market.
Alcohol
12,5%-13%
Sensory Analysis
Brillant ruby red, with attractive depth and decent lenght. The aromas are alchol and fruit-rich when the wine is young, later mellowing with bottle age into ripe plum fruit layered over a faintly grassy background note. Dry, soft and well-balanced on the palate, it reveal a pleasing bitterish twist in the finish. good aromatic length.
Food matches
A classic food wine with rice and pasta in tomato or meat sauces, and filled pasta, as well as grilled meats, poultry, white meats and soft cheeses.
Serving temperature
16°C
Cellar lifespan
More than 5 years.
Formats
0,750 l
