The San Leonardo winery poses poses two contradictions to Trentino conventions. First, it is family-owned and family-run in a region known for its (very high quality) cooperatives. In fact, about 75% of Trentino grapes are processed by coops. Second, San Leonardo's production focuses on reds rather than whites. Though Trentino used to make more reds, the popularity of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and the region's top-notch sparkling wines have led to an increase in white and sparkling wine production. What is the same is that, like its neighbors, San Leonardo makes finessed wines of distinguished quality from vineyards perched in the Dolomites.
Read MoreThough this wine's name, Dinotte, translates to "at night", this is a wine that could be enjoyed any time of day OR night. Bursting with peak-of-ripeness berries and plums, this is enticingly delicious. his is so fun and so packed with primary fruit kissed by a lingering dark chocolate finish that it's hard to ask more than what it already offers! And, I'll double down on that statement given this wine's SRP of $10.99.
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