Tenuta di Carleone "Il Guercio" Rosso Toscana IGT 2019
We believe Tenuta Carleone is one of the best and most quietly underrated estates in Chianti, consistently delivering wines of exceptional quality and character. Il Guercio is a captivating expression of Tuscany that pushes boundaries while staying true to the essence of Sangiovese.
Il Guercio, meaning ‘the one-eyed rascal,’ is Sean O’Callaghan’s playful yet profound exploration of 100% Sangiovese from “Mello” vineyard, 700m above Gaiole in Chianti. The grapes are picked late to get maximum ripeness from this beautiful high vineyard. Femented in Cement tanks with 20% whole bunch. with a very long maceration of 4mths.
This wine defies expectations with its lightness and elegance, showing the wilder side of Tuscany through a lens of finesse. It offers delicate notes of wild cherry, rose petal, and earthy spices, combined with a vibrant acidity that brings freshness and energy to the wine. Il Guercio is a masterclass in balance—ethereal yet structured, with a purity that speaks to O’Callaghan’s visionary winemaking.
Region:
Radda in Chianti (Toscana)
Grapes:
100% Sangiovese
Style:
Red
Soil:
Alberese limestone and Galestro sandstone
Farming:
Organic practices
We believe Tenuta Carleone is one of the best and most quietly underrated estates in Chianti, consistently delivering wines of exceptional quality and character. Il Guercio is a captivating expression of Tuscany that pushes boundaries while staying true to the essence of Sangiovese.
Il Guercio, meaning ‘the one-eyed rascal,’ is Sean O’Callaghan’s playful yet profound exploration of 100% Sangiovese from “Mello” vineyard, 700m above Gaiole in Chianti. The grapes are picked late to get maximum ripeness from this beautiful high vineyard. Femented in Cement tanks with 20% whole bunch. with a very long maceration of 4mths.
This wine defies expectations with its lightness and elegance, showing the wilder side of Tuscany through a lens of finesse. It offers delicate notes of wild cherry, rose petal, and earthy spices, combined with a vibrant acidity that brings freshness and energy to the wine. Il Guercio is a masterclass in balance—ethereal yet structured, with a purity that speaks to O’Callaghan’s visionary winemaking.
Region:
Radda in Chianti (Toscana)
Grapes:
100% Sangiovese
Style:
Red
Soil:
Alberese limestone and Galestro sandstone
Farming:
Organic practices
We believe Tenuta Carleone is one of the best and most quietly underrated estates in Chianti, consistently delivering wines of exceptional quality and character. Il Guercio is a captivating expression of Tuscany that pushes boundaries while staying true to the essence of Sangiovese.
Il Guercio, meaning ‘the one-eyed rascal,’ is Sean O’Callaghan’s playful yet profound exploration of 100% Sangiovese from “Mello” vineyard, 700m above Gaiole in Chianti. The grapes are picked late to get maximum ripeness from this beautiful high vineyard. Femented in Cement tanks with 20% whole bunch. with a very long maceration of 4mths.
This wine defies expectations with its lightness and elegance, showing the wilder side of Tuscany through a lens of finesse. It offers delicate notes of wild cherry, rose petal, and earthy spices, combined with a vibrant acidity that brings freshness and energy to the wine. Il Guercio is a masterclass in balance—ethereal yet structured, with a purity that speaks to O’Callaghan’s visionary winemaking.
Region:
Radda in Chianti (Toscana)
Grapes:
100% Sangiovese
Style:
Red
Soil:
Alberese limestone and Galestro sandstone
Farming:
Organic practices
