Tenuta di Carleone  - Chianti Classico 2022 750ml

Tenuta di Carleone - Chianti Classico 2022 750ml

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Tenuta di Carleone Chianti Classico 2022 offers a stunning take on an Italian classic. Crafted in the high hills of Radda, this red wine focuses entirely on the pure beauty of the Sangiovese grape. The estate rescues old vines planted in limestone and sandstone soils. These deep roots grow between fifteen hundred and twenty five hundred feet above sea level. This high altitude farming creates a wine with incredible energy and freshness.

The winemaking team picks the grapes by hand in the early fall. In the cellar, they use a highly natural approach. They leave the juice on the grape skins for up to two months. They do not use any artificial yeasts or heavy oak barrels. Instead, the wine ferments and ages in cement tanks and stainless steel for eighteen months. This bold choice builds amazing depth while keeping the flavors bright and clear.

In the glass, the wine glows with a bright garnet color. The aroma is highly expressive, lifting beautiful notes of crushed flowers, fresh mint, and pine. On the palate, drinkers will find a weightless and elegant texture. It bursts with punchy flavors of tart red cherry and blue fruits, framed by light citrus tones.

This organic Italian wine represents a brilliant modern style. It easily stands out from traditional heavy oak bottles. It earns high praise from top critics for its polished and unique character. It is an amazing bottle to enjoy with a great meal or keep in your cellar for years to come.

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Sub Region

Chianti Classico, Radda

Grape

Sangiovese

ABV

14%

Production

Practicing organic, high elevation old vines. Hand harvested, spontaneous fermentation, two month skin contact. Stainless steel and cement tanks for eighteen months

Pairing Suggestions
Pairing Suggestions

Tomato based pasta, wild mushroom risotto, roasted poultry, aged cheeses

94 RP 92 VN
94 RP

This is one of the most original wines from the appellation. The Tenuta di Carleone 2022 Chianti Classico sees partial whole-cluster fruit and up to three months of extended fermentation. The wine opens to a medium-garnet color with a shiny element to its appearance. The bouquet is similarly bright and punchy with lots of tart red and blue fruits. Fruit for this 55,000-bottle release is sourced from across this 32-hectare estate in Radd.

Drink Date: 2025 - 2032

The Wine Advocate

92 VN

The 2022 Chianti Classico is gracious, elegant and polished, as these wines so often are. Crushed flowers, herbs, mint, pine and light citrus overtones exalt the natural brightness of Sangiovese. This translucent, weightless Chianti Classico is a real beauty.

By Antonio Galloni