San Leonardo - 'Villa Gresti' Merlot/Carmenere 2011

San Leonardo - 'Villa Gresti' Merlot/Carmenere 2011

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"This is a refined assemblage of Merlot and Carménère from the San Leonardo's oldest vines. A hauntingly beautiful nose of black plum, red cherry and liquorice." 

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Tenuta San Leonardo

Tenuta San Leonardo is a small winery that is in the north-eastern region of Trentino in Italy. The spot that it is situated in has long been described as a spot capable of magical or wondrous things - ever since 588 AD, in fact. It wasn't until the the de Gresti family, one of the noble families of the region, bought the old monastery and vineyards in 1656 that it saw its potential as a wine estate. Though we must jump to just after the First World War when Tenuta San Leonardo started to commercially make wines. Ever since then they have stood out in the region for making incredible wines of such depth and complexity.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Merlot

Merlot is one of the most widely planted grapes in the world. It is often seen as second fiddle to Cabernet Sauvignon but that is a misconception as it is actually planted more in Bordeaux than Cabernet Sauvignon is. It is known for its beautiful plummy aromatics and its soft texture which makes it a very important part in the classic 'Claret' Bordeaux blend. As such you will find Merlot almost everywhere that Cabernet Sauvignon is across the world from Lebanon to New Zealand.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Trento

Trento is a region in the northeast of Italy. It borders the regions of Alto-Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Like the aforementioned regions, it too is home to many crisp white wines and light red wines.