Description
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The Villa Gresti by Tenuta San Leonardo is a great wine from Trentino that combines the charisma and strength of Merlot with the power of Carmenere. A refined assembly that comes from the oldest vines, rich of history of Tenuta San Leonardo. It’s a perfect combination of tradition and history, dynamism stubborn and modern. We are in Borghetto Avio, in the locality of San Leonardo and the vineyards are situated 150 meters above sea level, on a soil rich in sand, low fertility and well drained, on vines that are between 10 and 20 years of age.
FERMENTATION
Spontaneous 15/18 day fermentation in small concrete vats with periodic pumpovers and délestage.
MATURATION
12 months in new French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
A refined union of Merlot and Carmenère, Villa Gresti exhibits sublime texture and silk-smooth tannins. Intense ruby red, it has a broad, pervasive nose with lingering notes of tobacco and intriguing hints of vanilla and cocoa powder. The palate finds a perfect balance of softness and acidity with the sweet, elegantly assertive and velvet smooth tannins that are the hallmark of this variety.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Grape Variety : 90% Merlot, 10% Carmenère
Serving Temperature : 18 – 20°C
