Magnum of San Leonardo 2016

The iconic wine of the estate, with its roots deep in its centuries-old history. A classic Bordeaux blend of breed, aristocratic elegance, and extraordinary longevity.

Grape varieties: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenère, 10% Merlot

Fermentation: Spontaneous 15/18 day fermentation in small concrete vats with periodic pumpovers and délestage
Maturation: 24 months in new, once-, and -twice used French oak barrels
Cellarability: 30 years and more
Size: Magnum 1.5 l

More than 1000 years ago, it was a monastery, but for over three centuries now San Leonardo has served as the residence of the Marchesi Guerrieri Gonzaga family, its proud custodians. Today, the San Leonardo estate is a garden of vineyards and roses, protected by the massive barrier of the Alps, which blunt the force of the cold northern winds while the valley floor benefits from, and in turn releases, warmth from nearby Lake Garda. The tenuta remains an antique world, in which winemaking practices, still uncompromisingly artisanal, yield wines that are true gems of Italy’s wine tradition, marked by freshness, harmony, and an innate elegance.