Montecorneo 570, Leonia 2015

Montecorneo 570 Leonia 2015 is a refined Pinot Grigio from the rolling hills of Umbria, crafted in the traditional metodo classico style to showcase both elegance and terroir. Named after a historic figure in the founding family, it captures the estate’s philosophy of meticulous, sustainable viticulture and patient cellar work. With its combination of freshness, fine texture and gentle bottle age, Leonia 2015 offers a distinctive take on Italian white wine that balances charm, character and complexity.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Leonia 2015 presents a luminous straw-yellow hue with subtle golden reflections, hinting at its maturity and time on the lees. The nose unfolds in delicate layers: white blossom, lemon zest and green apple are joined by more evolved notes of toasted bread, hazelnut and a faint brioche-like richness, all underpinned by a clean, mineral edge. On the palate, the wine is precise and medium-bodied, with a lively, crisp acidity that keeps everything wonderfully lifted. Flavours of citrus, pear and green apple are intertwined with saline, mineral undertones and a gentle nutty nuance from bottle aging. The texture is refined rather than opulent, leading into a long, elegant finish where fruit, minerality and subtle autolytic notes linger. Already drinking beautifully, Leonia 2015 still has the structure to evolve for another 5–7 years, developing deeper tertiary notes of honey, dried flowers and toasted nuts with careful cellaring.

Production
The fruit for Leonia 2015 comes from high-altitude vineyards in Umbria, where calcareous and clay-rich soils lend both freshness and structure to Pinot Grigio. The estate works with sustainable, nature-focused practices in the vineyard, and the grapes are harvested entirely by hand to ensure optimal ripeness and gentle handling. After a soft, careful pressing, the must undergoes primary fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve Pinot Grigio’s delicate aromatic profile. The wine then spends 12–18 months in steel, followed by extended aging in bottle using the traditional metodo classico approach, allowing the fine lees to contribute subtle toasty, bread-like nuances while maintaining purity of fruit and a clear expression of the Umbrian terroir.

Food & Serving
Leonia 2015 is a versatile food wine, ideal as a sophisticated aperitif yet structured enough to accompany a full meal. It pairs beautifully with antipasti, delicate seafood, oysters, sushi and sashimi, as well as light poultry dishes and creamy or butter-based pasta sauces where its acidity cuts through richness. Serve well-chilled at 8–10 °C to highlight its freshness and aromatic detail. A brief 15–20 minutes in a carafe, or simply opening the bottle a little before serving, will help the wine unfurl its floral, citrus and subtle toasty notes.

Producer
Montecorneo 570 is a boutique Umbrian producer known for its commitment to sustainable, low-intervention viticulture and for giving classic varieties a distinctly local voice. The estate’s name references its historic origins and elevation, underscoring the connection between place and wine that defines its philosophy. Within the region, Montecorneo 570 has earned a reputation for precision and authenticity, working within the IGT Umbria framework to craft expressive, terroir-driven bottlings. Leonia stands as one of the winery’s signature cuvées, honoring family heritage while demonstrating the potential of Pinot Grigio and metodo classico in Umbria’s unique landscape.

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