Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
Villa da Vinci San Zio 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino |
| Aging | Maturation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, followed by a short period of 2–4 months in oak barriques. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Villa da Vinci San Zio by Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a Tuscan red wine made from a blend of Sangiovese and Colorino grapes. Characterised by a good structure, it is full and balanced on the palate, supported by elegant acidity and soft tannins. The aromatic profile ranges from intense notes of cherry, black cherry and red fruits, enriched by subtle spicy and vanilla hints. Ideal paired with grilled meats, flavourful first courses and mature cheeses, it ensures a long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes ripen in the vineyards of Villa Da Vinci, located in the Florentine area at an altitude of about thirty to forty metres. The soils are distinguished by Pliocene alluvial deposits, rich in fossil shells that give the wine great flavour definition. The vines are mainly trained using the Guyot system, with spur cordon and Tuscan arch for the oldest rows. This specific combination of soil and climate guarantees a distinct territorial identity, enhancing the natural expressive character of the blend.
How it is produced
After careful selection during the late September harvest, vinification begins with temperature-controlled fermentation and frequent pumping over. This is followed by maceration on the skins for about twelve days, essential for excellent extraction of colour and body. The wine initially matures in steel tanks to preserve its freshness, completing its ageing in oak barrels for several months. This production process gives the glass a soft, bold profile with great organoleptic balance.
History and Curiosities
The Villa da Vinci San Zio 2022, created by Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, is a tribute to the Florentine genius born among the vineyards of Vinci. This Toscana IGT matures on ancient Pliocene soils rich in shells, ensuring elegance and concentration. Overseen by oenologist Riccardo Pucci with harvesting at the end of September, the wine offers a prestigious experience, acclaimed by critics such as James Suckling and Luca Maroni.
Awards
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2022
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
97/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Riccardo Pucci
- Bottles produced: 5.000.000
- Hectares: 750
The original headquarters, restructured and enlarged, are still the operative centre today. The winery is situated in the borough of Vinci, just 5 kilometres from the birthplace of the world famous artist and inventor Leonardo.
The co-operative takes its name from the great man, paying homage to the mind of the man who was universally recognised as a genius and to emphasise its deep-rooted bond with the territory, the same bond which Leonardo felt and whose surname is specifically associated with the village where he was born on 15 April 1452.
Today, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a pioneering co-operative, innovative and modern, which relies on the work and grape production of its 160 members. Read more
| Name | Leonardo da Vinci Villa da Vinci San Zio 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Cantine Leonardo da Vinci |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Villa da Vinci San Zio 2022, created by Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, is a tribute to the Florentine genius born among the vineyards of Vinci. This Toscana IGT matures on ancient Pliocene soils rich in shells, ensuring elegance and concentration. Overseen by oenologist Riccardo Pucci with harvesting at the end of September, the wine offers a prestigious experience, acclaimed by critics such as James Suckling and Luca Maroni. |
| Origin | Villa Da Vinci Vineyards, in Vinci (Florence) |
| Soil composition | Pliocene alluvial deposits rich in shells |
| Cultivation system | Mainly Guyot, but also spur-pruned cordon and Tuscan arch for older vineyards |
| Harvest | 22–30 September |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for about 12 days; fermentation at 28°C with frequent pumping over; ageing in stainless steel at controlled temperature, followed by 2–4 months in oak barriques. |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for about 12 days; fermentation at 28°C with frequent pump-overs; ageing in stainless steel at controlled temperature followed by 2–4 months in oak barriques. |
| Aging | Maturation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, followed by a short period of 2–4 months in oak barriques. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |