Chianti Classico DOCG 2022

Wine description for Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 from Tenuta di Carleone

Colour & appearance

Bright, intense ruby red with a transparent centre - classic Sangiovese appearance that promises purity and freshness.

Nose

Sean O'Callaghan, the Sangiovese expert, speaks a clear language here. Despite the warm vintage, the 2022 shows impressive depth: dark cherry fruit and plums meet Mediterranean herbal spices of thyme and rosemary. Balsamic notes, black pepper and a fine olive-tapenade nuance underneath. This is Sangiovese in its purest, unadorned form - concentrated but never heavy.

Palate

Explosively juicy. The wine literally shoots out of the glass, carried by an impressive arc of acidity that gives this Chianti an almost addictive drinking flow. The dark cherry fruit is framed by animatingly tart, fine-grained tannins, which never dominate but rather provide structure. Fruit, acidity and tannins form a perfect triangle - every sip is a cherry cascade that floods the palate and demands the next. The absence of wood pays off: crystal-clear origin, vibrant energy, endless finish.

General information

The Tenuta di Carleone cultivates 30 hectares in Radda, one of the highest and coolest locations in Chianti Classico. Organic cultivation, some of the vines are over 60 years old. Vinification takes place in stainless steel, cement and open vats with 40-60 days of maceration. The 18-month maturation without wood contact allows the terroir to speak for itself. 100% Sangiovese, 14% alcohol.

Food pairing suggestions

A wine for savoury Tuscan cuisine: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Pappardelle al cinghiale, Ribollita or Pici Cacio e Pepe. Also to matured pecorino, Saltimbocca alla Romana or Rack of lamb with rosemary a stunner.

Special features

This Chianti Classico is a statement: pure Sangiovese, without a wooden mask, without compromise. Sean O'Callaghan's signature is unmistakable - precision meets drinking pleasure. A wine that proves that 2022 can produce great, elegant wines in the right hands. Gorgeous now, with potential for the next 5-8 years.