When you visit Trentino's San Leonardo, described by Gambero Rosso as one of the "fifty wineries that changed Italy", it is impossible not to be captivated by its sheer beauty. San Leonardo is located midway between Verona and Trento, with the Dolomites serving as an imposing backdrop to its breathtaking landscape. The lovingly-tended 300 hectares include manicured lawns, parkland, a stunning villa, a museum and the original Roman road to Austria. The history of the property dates back 1500 years to when a group of prisoners from Trentino, captured by the Frankish army, erected a chapel nearby dedicated to the patron saint of prisoners, Saint Leonard, following their release.