Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
Villa da Vinci Vermentino Streda 2024
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vermentino |
| Aging | A period of 3 months in medium-toasted American oak barrels |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Vermentino, Toscana IGT, harvested in 2024
- Aromatic profile: notes of peach, flowers and elderflower, with pronounced mineral nuances
- Palate: rich and savoury structure, balanced freshness and acidity, long finish
- Vinification: fermented in stainless steel at 16–18 °C, aged for 3 months in American oak
- Pairings: serve at 10–12 °C, ideal with fried fish and delicate first courses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Villa da Vinci Vermentino Streda by Leonardo da Vinci is a white wine made from Vermentino grapes, a true expression of Tuscany. Its bouquet is characterised by fragrant aromas of peach and flowers, with pronounced notes of elderflower. On the palate, it reveals a rich and broad structure, supported by vibrant freshness and well-balanced acidity that enhance its longevity. The sip is savoury and smooth, with a clean and persistent finish, making it ideal to pair with fried fish and light first courses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the vineyards of Villa da Vinci, located in the area of the same name. The vines grow at an altitude of between thirty and forty metres, with a predominantly southern exposure. The soil consists of Pliocene alluvial deposits, distinguished by shell-rich soils. This particular geological formation gives the wine a typical mineral character and marked savouriness. The training systems used are Guyot and spurred cordon, with the addition of the traditional Tuscan arch in the oldest rows.
How it is produced
Production begins in September with the harvest, followed by crushing and gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, between 16 and 18°C, to preserve the integrity and clarity of the aromas. The wine then matures for three months in medium-toasted American oak barrels. This period in wood enriches the body and smoothness, blending with the varietal expression of Vermentino to offer a harmonious and refreshing tasting experience.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1961, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci produces this Vermentino Toscana IGT in the lush vineyards of Villa da Vinci, located on Pliocene soils rich in ancient shells. This rare geological feature, combined with three months of ageing in American oak, gives the wine exceptional minerality and fragrant notes of peach. The 2024 vintage stands out for its savoury texture, perfect for enhancing delicious fried fish dishes. A truly award-winning oenological masterpiece, boasting 99 points from Luca Maroni and a gold medal at the Mundus Vini competition.
Awards
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2024
92/100
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- 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 Vermentino Streda 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vermentino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Cantine Leonardo da Vinci |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1961, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci produces this Vermentino Toscana IGT in the lush vineyards of Villa da Vinci, located on Pliocene soils rich in ancient shells. This rare geological feature, combined with three months of ageing in American oak, gives the wine exceptional minerality and fragrant notes of peach. The 2024 vintage stands out for its savoury texture, perfect for enhancing delicious fried fish dishes. A truly award-winning oenological masterpiece, boasting 99 points from Luca Maroni and a gold medal at the Mundus Vini competition. |
| Origin | Villa Da Vinci vineyards, in Vinci |
| Soil composition | Alluvial deposits from the Pliocene epoch, rich in shells |
| Cultivation system | Mainly Guyot, but also spurred cordon and, for the older vineyards, Tuscan arch |
| Harvest | 8 5 September |
| Fermentation temperature | 16–18 °C |
| Production technique | White vinification with gentle crushing and pressing; fermentation at controlled temperature (16–18 °C) and maturation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for 3 months in medium-toasted American oak. |
| Wine making | White vinification with gentle crushing and pressing; fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16–18 °C; fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | A period of 3 months in medium-toasted American oak barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |