Leonetti Cellar

Walla Walla Valley Sangiovese

9.28 ratings
9.35 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
Julia Indik

Initial juicy flavors with plums, strawberries and pomegranate. This follows with hints of chocolate, spice and oak. Strong tannins persist into a very long finish.

Initial juicy flavors with plums, strawberries and pomegranate. This follows with hints of chocolate, spice and oak. Strong tannins persist into a very long finish.

Jan 26th, 2020
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Such an interesting nose on this Sangio. Nicely balanced. Still a little young but still delicious.

Such an interesting nose on this Sangio. Nicely balanced. Still a little young but still delicious.

Aug 4th, 2019
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.2

Jeffrey had this 3 years ago

Jeffrey had this 3 years ago

Apr 26th, 2021
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.2

Jeffrey had this 5 years ago

Jeffrey had this 5 years ago

Jan 4th, 2019
John Berghoff

John had this 7 years ago

John had this 7 years ago

Aug 23rd, 2017
Drew Dodson

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Drew had this 7 years ago

Mar 17th, 2017
JS Keen

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Feb 9th, 2018