2017 Tenuta San Leonardo San Leonardo

Parker - Monica Larner 95, The Tenuta San Leonardo 2017 San Leonardo (in a heavy glass bottle) shows subtle but unmistakable generosity and exuberance that is absolutely in line with this hot vintage. In this regard, the 2017 stands apart from past vintages from this estate that is celebrated for its elegant, undertone and long-term approach. This wine is slightly more accessible too, with plush, dark fruit, balanced oak spice and perfumed rose over a polished, silky mouthfeel.

Suckling 94, You could easily mistake the stunningly deep and subtle nose of this Sub-Alpine red for a high-end Medoc wine from the same vintage (which was on the restrained side). A super-elegant, mid-weight cabernet sauvignon-dominated blend with plenty of fine tannin married to blackcurrant and forest-berry fruit, plus touches of licorice, savory notes and bitter chocolate at the very long finish. Drink or hold.

Falstaff 95, bright, rich ruby ​​red. Floral aromas on the nose, of lavender, geraniums, then of fresh cassis and elderberry, with a little liquorice, a fine spice in the background, of mint and sage. Opens brightly and with a juicy core on the palate, clear fruit accompanies the course, with noble spice, still youthful, current with an almost imperceptible wide-meshed finish.