Leonetti Cellar

Walla Walla Valley Sangiovese

9.2153 ratings
9.244 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Dr. Owen Bargreen

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, 2019
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

Evolving at a glacial pace. Oak still a bit prominent.

Evolving at a glacial pace. Oak still a bit prominent.

Feb 15th, 2018
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

Lovely

Lovely

Aug 24th, 2017
Christanna Honer

A 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, 2014
Gus Kalaris

Rich and lovely/ great domestic Sangiovese

Rich and lovely/ great domestic Sangiovese

Jul 30th, 2016
Jeff D.

Turkey and Sangio for Christmas

Turkey and Sangio for Christmas

Dec 25th, 2015
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

Best 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, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.3

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.

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
Davis Anderson

Sales VOS Selections

9.0

Like a beautifully woven tapestry just beginning to unravel.

Like a beautifully woven tapestry just beginning to unravel.

Feb 22nd, 2015
Jamie Brown

Ripe and juicy

Ripe and juicy

Apr 30th, 2014