2024 Tenuta San Leonardo Vette (Sauvignon Blanc)

Located in the Vallagrina, an area carved out by the Adige river, San Leonardo enjoys a temperate climate that benefi ts from the Ora del Garda wind. Once a medieval fi ef that spanned over 740 acres, San Leonardo has been producing wine for centuries. Under the ownership of the Guerrieri Gonzaga family since the mid 18th century, this estate has often been the setting of historical events, from the marriage of Longbard kings to the negotiation of the WWI armistice with Austria.

Today, San Leonardo has approximately 50 acres of vineyards planted with international varietals that thrive in the varied microclimates of the estate. The majority of the vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, but Carmenere, Cabernet Franc and Merlot are also abundant. Cultivation is focused on low yields and highly concentrated grapes. The resulting wines have a great depth, concentration and an aristocratic finesse that can go toe-to-toe against the world’s finest Bordeaux blends.

“Vette” is Italian for “peaks,” and that tells you everything you need to know about this Sauvignon Blanc. Grown at high altitude in Trentino-Alto Adige, near the Dolomites, this is bright, pure, and mountain-crisp white wine from the legendary Tenuta San Leonardo estate.

The 2024 vintage is full of energy—lime zest, green apple, white peach, and a cool herbal snap, like fresh-cut basil or mountain thyme. There’s zero oak here—just clean stainless steel, crisp acidity, and a mineral finish that makes each sip feel like a breeze through the pines.

If you like Sancerre but want something a little more sunny and a little less sharp, Vette hits the sweet spot. It’s perfect with sushi, seafood pastas, fresh cheeses, or just chilling on its own with a light chill.