TENUTA di CARLEONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2023

Sean O’Callaghan (a.k.a. Il Guercio or the ‘one-eyed rascal’) has been pushing the boundaries of Sangiovese in Tuscany for nearly three decades, achieving something of a cult status among winemakers and the international Press alike. His wines are delicate, at times even pretty and always expressive of absolute mastery and integrity. It’s Chianti Jim, but not as we know it. Expect fruit sweetness, ethereal aromas of rose and flowers and an almost Burgundian feel to this unique Chianti classico.

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
“The winery is right in the middle of Chianti Classico, within the original borders of the Chianti Storico. So we decided to honour the area and make a 100% Sangiovese that expresses our little corner of Radda in Chianti.

It’s pure, hand-picked and foot crushed with 10% whole bunches. Dropped into stainless steel tanks, nothing else added. Fermented and macerated for 2 months. Ageing in stainless steel and older oak. The taste of Radda in Chianti. Cheers.”

93/100 Michaela Morris, Decanter UK, February 2026 (2023 Vintage)
“Winemaker Sean O’Callaghan pushes the boundaries just enough to make this thrillingly edgy yet delicious, serious yet not serious annata, characterised by some whole bunches, wild fermentation, long maceration, no fining nor filtering, and low doses of sulphur. It evokes chalk, blood, sweet herbs and white blossoms before opening to dark violet nuances. A midweight mouthful, the palate introduces raspberry, rust and blood orange. Cleansing and refreshing, with a light grainy grip that tantalises.”

17++/20 Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com, February 2026 (2023 Vintage)
“Palish ruby. Cool raspberry nose with savoury minerally touches and a hint of lees. Cool, collected and elegant, with long finely ground tannins.“