An unusual blend of cabernet sauvignon, carmenère and merlot—yes, in that order. The 2000 San Leonardo is built on a foundation that is squarely Italian, but there are some Bordeaux-esque elements to this profound Dolomitic red. As it evolves, black currants and plums swirl beath layers of graphite, forest floor, sweet tobacco, sandalwood, dried laurel, mint, and crushed lavender. It’s medium-bodied, with precise, sueded tannins and balanced acidity. Asian spices and trace minerality emerge at the close.
94 Points