Banville Wine Merchants Import Portfolio Winter 2023 - Flipbook - Page 42
THE STORY
Tenimenti Leone is located in the Castelli
Romani, a hilly region with volcanic origins
located to the south-east of Rome. Here,
the Veronesi family produces wine from
indigenous and international grapes under
the Roma DOC and Lazio IGP designations.
Prior to its acquisition by the family in
2015, the 75-hectare, 35-hectare vineyard
property had been maintained by monks as
an organic fruit and vegetable farm.
THE WINES
Upon discovering the caves excavated from
the underlying Pozzolana volcanic rock, the
Veronesi family resolved to conserve the
efforts of their ancestors and continue the
region's winemaking traditions. Today, the
caves serve as aging cellars for Tenimenti
Leone's wines and provide a glimpse into
the property's history. Central to their
approach is the concept of returning to
their roots to find the true land of Lazio and
reveal the immense potential of this wellknown
but
underrepresented
terroir.
Tenimenti Leone is certifed organic in the
EU and farms using responsible and
sustainable practices.
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