Tenuta di Carleone
Uno 2021
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months: 10% in new tonneaux (French oak), the remainder in concrete and stainless steel. |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Sangiovese, still red wine, Toscana IGT, 2021 vintage
- Vinification: in concrete and open air, maceration for 40–60 days
- Ageing: total of 18 months, 10% in new tonneaux, the remainder in concrete and stainless steel
- Tasting notes: blackberry, stone fruit, black pepper, elegant tannins and a silky finish
- Pairings: decant for 1 hour, serve at 14–16 °C, ideal with beef, game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Tenuta di Carleone Uno is a still red wine that embodies the authentic character of Tuscany, made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. In the glass, it stands out for its elegant garnet red colour, hinting at an aromatic profile reminiscent of fresh stone fruit, blackberries and black pepper, enriched by delicate floral and mineral nuances. On the palate, it is fresh and medium-bodied, supported by a fine tannic structure and a pleasant juiciness. Its balanced structure leads to a persistent finish with a silky texture, features that ensure an extraordinary ageing potential.
Where does it come from
This wine is born in the heart of Tuscany, in the municipality of Radda in Chianti, a region renowned for its natural vocation for viticulture. The estate covers around one hundred hectares among wooded hills, small streams and fertile plains, where the vineyards occupy the most favourable positions. The grapes come partly from historic vines, some of which are over sixty years old. This unique combination of soils and microclimate gives the wine a pronounced territorial character, enhancing its freshness and guaranteeing an extraordinary tannic finesse.
How is it produced
The vinification process begins with fermentation in cement and open-top vats, accompanied by a prolonged maceration on the skins for forty to sixty days. Ageing lasts for eighteen months, divided between steel, cement and a small portion in new French oak barrels. This approach preserves the aromatic integrity and purity of the fruit. To fully appreciate its character, it is recommended to serve the wine at a temperature between 14 and 16 degrees, decanting it for about an hour. At the table, it pairs perfectly with red meats, game and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The 2021 vintage of Uno celebrates Sean O’Callaghan’s historic thirtieth harvest at Tenuta di Carleone, in Radda in Chianti. This sublime pure Sangiovese, partly sourced from vines over sixty years old, embodies the classic Tuscan spirit enriched by a refined Burgundian sensibility. The result of a rigorous selection of the estate’s finest plots, the wine expresses unparalleled elegance and an extraordinary capacity for long bottle ageing. A true masterpiece, consecrated by scores of 94 from Robert Parker and 95 from Vinous.
Awards
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2021
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
| Name | Tenuta di Carleone Uno 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta di Carleone |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 2021 vintage of Uno celebrates Sean O’Callaghan’s historic thirtieth harvest at Tenuta di Carleone, in Radda in Chianti. This sublime pure Sangiovese, partly sourced from vines over sixty years old, embodies the classic Tuscan spirit enriched by a refined Burgundian sensibility. The result of a rigorous selection of the estate’s finest plots, the wine expresses unparalleled elegance and an extraordinary capacity for long bottle ageing. A true masterpiece, consecrated by scores of 94 from Robert Parker and 95 from Vinous. |
| Origin | Radda in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy |
| Production technique | Fermentation in concrete and open-top tanks, with maceration for 40–60 days; ageing for 18 months (10% in new tonneaux, the rest in concrete and stainless steel). |
| Wine making | Fermentation in concrete and open-top tanks with maceration for 40–60 days; ageing for 18 months, of which 10% in new tonneaux and the remainder in concrete and stainless steel. |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months: 10% in new tonneaux (French oak), the remainder in concrete and stainless steel. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |