1 BOTTLE X 75cl

Climate Trend

This vintage's climate was characterized - at the end of May - by a rather early flowering in the vineyards

: temperatures typical of the summer months were recorded during this period. It is no coincidence that the summer of

2022 will be remembered as one of the longest in recent years. In the first part of the summer, the plants

saw an acceleration in the growth of the shoots and the setting of the inflorescences, thus providing excellent

homogeneity in the vineyards. In July, however, the vines adapted to the external environment, slowing their initial growth to

protect themselves from the summer heat. The providential rain of the Assumption in mid-August finally allowed us to obtain

clear musts with a fragrant appearance and flavor.

Vinification and Aging

The harvest was done by hand in 15kg crates during the coolest hours of the day. Once they arrived at the cellar,

the grapes underwent a slow and delicate pressing, which allowed the must to be extracted from the heart of the berry.

Then a 12-hour cold clarification was carried out, which allowed for clarification, a crucial operation in

creating the great qualitative harmony, typical of Leonia. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a

constant and controlled temperature; a portion was fermented in wood. Next, the

different Chardonnay and Pinot Noir cuvées were assembled, followed by tirage (the addition of the tirage liqueur) and secondary fermentation in the

bottle, with a long aging on the lees. At the end of the aging on the lees, the riddling takes place, the purpose of which is to

collect the deposit of noble lees in the neck of the bottle. All that remains is the final operation, dégorgement, to

clarify Leonia. The finishing touches consist of further bottle aging.

Tasting Notes

Leonia Brut 2022 has an intense straw yellow color. The perlage is extremely fine and persistent, contributing to the

overall elegance of the wine. The bouquet is complex and varied; the initial aroma is extremely fresh and evokes

citrus and white floral notes. This is followed by tertiary notes due to the partial fermentation in wood and

typical notes of pastry and bread crust, resulting from the extended aging on the lees. On the palate, it is fresh and savory,

characterized by a splendid correspondence between taste and aroma. It has a long finish.