What wine is Vigneti delle Dolomiti Sauvignon Blanc IGT 'Vette di San Leonardo' 2024 Magnum - San Leonardo

The Vigneti delle Dolomiti Sauvignon Blanc IGT 'Vette di San Leonardo' 2024 Magnum is a white wine born at the foot of the Dolomites, a territory where the cool climate and altitude give Sauvignon Blanc an elegant and distinctive personality. Produced by the renowned Tenuta San Leonardo, this wine represents the most fragrant and mineral soul of the Trentino mountains: it is fresh, agile, and intensely aromatic, with a profile that perfectly reflects the purity of the environment from which it comes.

Vintage details

The 2024 vintage in Trentino-Alto Adige was characterized by a mild spring and a balanced summer, with ideal temperature excursions between day and night to maintain acidity and aromaticity in the Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Regular rainfall favored a slow and complete ripening, allowing for healthy grapes with an intense bouquet and excellent taste balance.

Winemaking and aging

The Sauvignon Blanc harvest is done manually, around September, selecting only perfectly ripe bunches. In the cellar, the vinification of 'Vette di San Leonardo' takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures: a choice that preserves the varietal aromas and the freshness of the fruit intact. After fermentation, the wine ages for a few months on its lees, a practice that gives body and complexity to the sip without using wood.

Tasting notes

A Sauvignon Blanc that expresses itself with clarity and finesse, offering a tasting experience perfectly balanced between freshness, minerality and fruit.

Color

In the glass, the Vigneti delle Dolomiti Sauvignon Blanc IGT 'Vette di San Leonardo' 2024 Magnum presents a brilliant straw yellow with greenish reflections, a sign of its lively youth.

Nose

The nose releases intense and clean aromas: notes of exotic fruit and citrus are perceived, followed by nuances of alpine herbs and a mineral hint reminiscent of Dolomitic rock. A refined, fresh and immediately recognizable bouquet.

Taste

On the palate it is fresh, linear and savory. The lively acidity supports the drink, while the mineral trail gives depth and persistence. The finish is elegant and clean, with a pleasant citrus return that invites the next sip.

What dishes to pair with Vigneti delle Dolomiti Sauvignon Blanc IGT 'Vette di San Leonardo' 2024 Magnum - San Leonardo

This magnum format Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with light and aromatic dishes. It is ideal to accompany:

• Fish or vegetable appetizers
• Crustaceans, carpaccio, and seafood tartare
• Vegetarian dishes and risotto with asparagus or lemon
• Fresh goat cheeses and gourmet salads

Also excellent as an aperitif wine, thanks to its vivacity and clean finish that prepares the palate for dinner.

Storage and aging: how to store Vigneti delle Dolomiti Sauvignon Blanc IGT 'Vette di San Leonardo' 2024 Magnum - San Leonardo

Being a white wine based on freshness and aromatic fragrance, the 'Vette di San Leonardo' should be stored with care to maintain its quality. It is advisable to keep the magnum bottle in a cool, dark place free from temperature fluctuations, with a constant temperature around 10-12°C.

This is a wine to be drunk young, to best appreciate its vivacity and varietal expressiveness: the ideal consumption is within 2-3 years from the harvest. Over time, the fruity notes will give way to more mature and soft hints, offering another interesting interpretation of this mountain Sauvignon Blanc.