2018 Leonetti Sangiovese
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Possessing a deep, dark expression, the 2018 Walla Walla Sangiovese opens to generous notes of black cherry, dark, dusty plum and nuances of dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, it displays an undercurrent of bright acidity before the densely weighted wine sits on the mid-palate, showing some oak essence and dusty red flower tones. The wine concludes with a long, chewy finish that will remain food-friendly for years to come. 10,689 bottles were produced. The wine spent 22 months in a mix of new and used French oak barrels with some botti.
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Sour cherry, currant, plum leaf, oregano, orange zest and cedar on the nose. Itâs medium-to full-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Vivid and structured with bright acidity and tight, savory character. Better from 2023.
The 2018 Sangiovese showed beautifully. (This longer, even growing season seems to have worked nicely for Sangiovese.) Lots of pure black cherry fruits as well as notes of leafy herbs, spice, and a kiss of graphite emerge from the glass, and it’s medium-bodied, with nicely integrated acidity and a great, balanced mouthfeel. Coming from the Holy Roller, Seven Hills, and Loess vineyards (all in Walla Walla), it’s a terrific example of this variety to enjoy over the coming decade.