Tenuta di Carleone IL Guercio Toscana IGT
Grape varieties: Sangiovese.
Vinification: Late harvested grapes. Spontaneous fermentation in cement tanks with 30% whole bunches. Maceration for 4 to 5 months.
Aging: 12 months in cement.
Colour: Ruby.
Aroma: Dried cherries, plum skins, dried orange peel, as well as ground cloves and liquorice.
Flavour: Juicy, dried herbs, white pepper and crushed stones. Firm, chalky tannins, fresh and complex.
Serve: 16 to 18⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Red meat, roast meat, pasta and cheese.
Producer: Tenuta di Carleone
Enology: Sean O’Callaghan
Classification: Italian Wines – Tuscany – Chianti – IGT
Awards and Notes:
- Robert Parker – 95/100 (2020)
- James Suckling – 95/100 (2020)
- Falstaff – 94/100 (2021)
- Wines Critic – 96/100 (2021)
