Johor Bahru (Malaysia), 23rd August 2022 – From Vito Donatiello personal collection, a unique bottle of San Leonardo 2001 was tasted.
For over three centuries San Leonardo estate has been the residence of the Marquis Guerrieri Gonzaga family.
San Leonardo is the iconic wine of the estate, a classic Bordeaux style blend, with aristocratic elegance and extraordinary longevity.
- Appearance: clear, deep, ruby red with garnet highlights
- Nose: clean, pronounced intensity, fruity
- Palate: dry, very fresh, soft tannins, full body, juicy, fruity, long finish
- Overall quality: outstanding, 94 points [VD]
According to wine-searcher a 2001 bottle costs over 100 US$
The 2001 vintage got 95-points by Robert Parker.
- Winery: Tenuta San Leonardo
- Wine: San Leonardo
- Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
- Vintage: 2001
- Grape varieties: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenère, 10% Merlot
- Maturation: 24 months in new and second passage French oak barriques
- Alcohol: 13%