Leonetti Cellar
Walla Walla Valley Sangiovese
The 2014 Sangiovese from Leonetti was Sourced from the Seven Hills, Loess, Mill Creek Upland and Serra Pedace vineyards, and incudes a small percentage of Aglianico (5%). This absolutely stunning Sangiovese opens with intense aromatics of red cherries, raspberries, cigar box and rose petals. The palate has wonderful minerality and shows impressive mid-palate weight, with flavors of dark cherry, red raspberries, pipe tobacco, milk chocolate, mint and pencil shavings that expand effortlessly. The astringency is absolutely wonderful, as is the long, mineral and dark fruit driven finish. This wine will cellar exceedingly well for a decade or more as this is a tremendous showing by Chris Figgins who has carefully crafted one of the most compelling examples new world Sangiovese that you will find. Drink 2019-2029- 94
The 2014 Sangiovese from Leonetti was Sourced from the Seven Hills, Loess, Mill Creek Upland and Serra Pedace vineyards, and incudes a small percentage of Aglianico (5%). This absolutely stunning Sangiovese opens with intense aromatics of red cherries, raspberries, cigar box and rose petals. The palate has wonderful minerality and shows impressive mid-palate weight, with flavors of dark cherry, red raspberries, pipe tobacco, milk chocolate, mint and pencil shavings that expand effortlessly. The astringency is absolutely wonderful, as is the long, mineral and dark fruit driven finish. This wine will cellar exceedingly well for a decade or more as this is a tremendous showing by Chris Figgins who has carefully crafted one of the most compelling examples new world Sangiovese that you will find. Drink 2019-2029- 94
Nov 9th, 2019Evolving at a glacial pace. Oak still a bit prominent.
Evolving at a glacial pace. Oak still a bit prominent.
Feb 15th, 2018A little hazy, but great cherry fruit, subtle hints of chocolate and rich spice. Finishes long.
A little hazy, but great cherry fruit, subtle hints of chocolate and rich spice. Finishes long.
1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2014Rich and lovely/ great domestic Sangiovese
Rich and lovely/ great domestic Sangiovese
Jul 30th, 2016Best American Sangiovese I've had by a country mile. Still not as good as most $25 Chianti Classicos.
Best American Sangiovese I've had by a country mile. Still not as good as most $25 Chianti Classicos.
Dec 10th, 2015Rich and both earthy and showing delicious spicy black fruit. Big nose and moderately long, rich finish. Very nice wine. Benefits substantially from two hours of air but will drink well after many hours.
Rich and both earthy and showing delicious spicy black fruit. Big nose and moderately long, rich finish. Very nice wine. Benefits substantially from two hours of air but will drink well after many hours.
Nov 1st, 2015