Tenuta di Carleone
Tenuta di Carleone Il Guercio
4.3
Expert Rating
4.2
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Tenuta di Carleone Il Guercio is a premium wine produced in the heart of Tuscany. This wine is made from grapes grown in higher altitude vineyards, with a combination of clay and limestone soils, which impart a distinct character to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in cement tanks, resulting in a wine that is pure, complex, and medium-bodied. Il Guercio is a classic Chianti Classico with a deep ruby color, aromas of red fruit and spice, and a long, elegant finish. It is a perfect wine to pair with hearty Italian dishes or to enjoy on its own.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Tenuta di Carleone Il Guercio is a rich and intense wine with aromas of ripe cherries, spices, and hints of leather.On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and elegant with a fresh acidity and supple tannins. Flavors of red berries, dark chocolate, and pipe tobacco are supported by mineral notes. The finish is long and lingering. Overall, Tenuta di Carleone Il Guercio is a complex and rewarding wine.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2060
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Tenuta di Carleone
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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