Tenuta Di Carleone Chianti Classico 2023

Wine Type: Red
Style: Traditional Chianti Classico; elegant, savory, floral, mineral-driven, structured, age-worthy
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Sangiovese
Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Country: Italy
Region: Radda in Chianti, Tuscany
Producer: Tenuta di Carleone
Winemaker: Sean O’Callaghan
Vineyard: Organically farmed estate vineyards surrounding Radda in Chianti, at elevations of approximately 450–600 meters
Soil: Galestro and alberese, with limestone, clay, and rocky mineral deposits
Farming: Organic and biodynamic practices; hand-harvested; minimal-intervention winemaking
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2023 vintage
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; partial whole-cluster inclusion and gentle extraction
Aging: Aged in a combination of concrete tanks and large neutral oak casks; exact 2023 élevage not confirmed
Food Pairings: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roast lamb, wild boar ragù, mushroom pasta, roast chicken, grilled vegetables, aged Pecorino, braised beef

Tasting Note:
Tenuta di Carleone’s 2023 Chianti Classico is a beautifully expressive Sangiovese that combines the elegance of Radda’s high-elevation vineyards with remarkable freshness and mineral precision. Wild cherry, raspberry, red currant, violet, rose petal, dried herbs, and subtle earthy spice lead into a vibrant, medium-bodied palate. Fine tannins and lively acidity provide structure without heaviness, while a distinctive stony mineral character carries through a long, savory finish. Refined and energetic, with the depth and balance to reward additional time in bottle.

About the Producer:
Tenuta di Carleone is one of Chianti Classico’s most exciting contemporary estates, located in Radda in Chianti, in the heart of Tuscany. Founded in 2012 by Austrian entrepreneur Karl Egger, the estate is led by winemaker Sean O’Callaghan, whose decades of experience in Tuscany have made him one of the region’s most respected voices. Nicknamed “Il Guercio,” O’Callaghan champions organic and biodynamic farming, indigenous fermentations, whole-cluster vinification, and minimal intervention, producing wines that emphasize freshness, purity, and a transparent expression of Sangiovese. The estate’s high-elevation vineyards and traditional cellar techniques yield wines of remarkable elegance, structure, and longevit