Tenuta di Carleone, Chianti Classico 2022 Mixed case with a bit of herbal

with a bit of herbal stuff thrown in for good measure

Tastes like an intermediary between Cru Beaujolais and Rhône Syrah

Aleatico undergoes a v short maceration prior to ferment

closer to its Rhône neighbour than the usual Burgundian comparisons but it carries everything with ease

Tasted good direct from bottle

Tenuta di Carleone, Chianti Classico 2022 Mixed case with a bit of herbalPlace: Tuscany, Italy Grape: Sangiovese Vibe: Classy An Englishman making Chianti Classico not normally something I'd have a lot of time for, but this guy knows what he's doing. A lengthy 60 day maceration gives this wine supreme elegance and delicacy, alongside silky smooth tannins and traditional Chianti aromatics. A Classic, you might say. Geddit? ABV: 13. 5%