2003 Tenuta San Leonardo San Leonardo Elqui Wines elegant and complex red wines

elegant and complex red wines

whereas the Syrah and Cabernet Franc grapes were picked over the first two weeks of September

It’s a lower volume harvest due to such small grapes with thick skins

fillet with pepper and Japanese mustard

Cellaring Recommendations: 3-5 years At its best: now to 2028

2003 Tenuta San Leonardo San Leonardo Elqui Wines elegant and complex red winesI. G. T. Vigneti delle Dolomiti Blend 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenre, 10% Merlot Harvest report At Tenuta San Leonardo, as in the rest of Italy, the 2003 growing year saw little rain and above all very high temperatures. We need only mention that the average temperatures in June, July and August remained above 24 C, which together with the lack of precipitation led to early ripening of the fruit. In consequence, picking began a few days earlier