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Rosato Toscana IGT 2022
Delicate salmon pink. Fresh and discreet raspberry nose with a hint of pomegranate. Clean and precise on the palate with fine acidity and subtle hints of red berries and some crisp Braeburn apple. The finish is long and smooth - and again with a fine Sangiovese acid wire of acidity that only Sean O'Callaghan can put in the glass. An indispensable companion for happy and carefree days. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 26,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,92 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Rosato Toscana IGT 2023 (BIO)
Delicate salmon pink colour. Fresh and subtle raspberry nose with a hint of pomegranate. Clean and precise flavour with fine acidity and subtle hints of red berries and some crisp Braeburn apple. The finish is long and supple - and again with a fine acid wire acidity that only Sean O'Callaghan can bring to the glass. An indispensable companion for happy and carefree days. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 11,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 26,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,95 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,81 g/l
- Sulfite: 71 mg/l
- pH value: 3,35
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Il Randagio” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022
Il Randagio (the stray) is wonderfully complex and nuanced. Initially quite closed, the delicately spicy nose creeps up with increasing aeration and opens further into a wonderfully complex bouquet of dark red to black berries. Rising floral, savoury and spicy accents point to a wine that says more about the style of the house than anything else. The palate is wide-ranging with delicate wild berry flavours, perfectly polished tannins and a fresh, very invigorating acid wire that uninhibitedly enhances the drinkability of this once again typically different red. The best days of this wine still lie in the future. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: screw cap
- Total extract: 30,58 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,92 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,63 g/l
- Sulfite: 59 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Pianvecchio” Bianco Toscana IGT 2023 (BIO)
Exciting, balsamic, white cuvée from Vermentino, Trebbiano and Malvasia - with a handful of Traminer and Riesling. Initially reductive on the nose, then dark yellow fruit, some smoke. Very direct, straightforward and grippingly mineral on the palate, with crisp acidity, citrus zest and fine juicy yellow fruit. Lingers on the palate for a long time and, with its race and alpine freshness, makes you briefly forget that this linear and very concise white wine comes from Tuscany. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: Vermentino, Malvasia, Trebbiano, Riesling and Gewürztraminer
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel/tonneaux
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: screw cap
- Total extract: 22,05 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,79 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,11 g/l
- Sulfite: 71 mg/l
- pH value: 3,25
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29540123 · 0,75 l · 33,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Carleone” Chianti Classico DOCG 2022
Unmistakable interpretation of the Chianti Classico: sparkling ruby colour with a pronounced garnet hue. Very inviting aroma of cherries and delicate meadow herbs, with a nutty touch. Medium-bodied on the palate, again wonderfully juicy fruit, cool, mineral style, very finely structured and balanced, with lively animo, lingers quite long and makes you want the next glass. The perfect accompaniment to Italian dishes. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,68 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,02 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,82 g/l
- Sulfite: 65 mg/l
- pH value: 3,40
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Il Randagio” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022 · MAGNUM
Il Randagio (the stray) is wonderfully complex and nuanced. Initially quite closed, the delicately spicy nose creeps up with increasing aeration and opens further into a wonderfully complex bouquet of dark red to black berries. Rising floral, savoury and spicy accents point to a wine that says more about the style of the house than anything else. The palate is wide-ranging with delicate wild berry flavours, perfectly polished tannins and a fresh, very invigorating acid wire that uninhibitedly enhances the drinkability of this once again typically different red. The best days of this wine still lie in the future. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: screw cap
- Total extract: 30,58 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,92 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,63 g/l
- Sulfite: 59 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29543222 · 1,5 l · 30,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping9 units available
“Il Guercio” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022
Treat yourself to a large glass, or even better: decant the wild and racy Il Guercio, then a dark berry mix with black cherries and a hint of dark chocolate will be in the air. Equally juicy Sangiovese fruit on the palate, full-bodied with fine silky tannins, elegant and finely structured, with animating acidity, very precise and animating in the long finish. Potential for many years in the cellar. Not at all loud, but a highly impressive wine full of elegance and the winery's masterpiece. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4/12 months cement tank/tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2038+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,75 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,17 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,51 g/l
- Sulfite: 55 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Uno” Rosso Toscana IGT 2020
This wine is the essence of Sangiovese from the municipality of Radda and the result of a rigorous selection of Sangiovese grapes from the estate's best vineyards. An elegant, terroir-influenced red that (in Sean's words) "is made the way we like it."
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,11 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,05 g/l
- Sulfite: 62 mg/l
- pH value: 3,41
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29542820 · 0,75 l · 86,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Carleone” Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 · MAGNUM
Unmistakable interpretation of the Chianti Classico: sparkling ruby colour with a pronounced garnet hue. Very inviting aroma of cherries and delicate meadow herbs, with a nutty touch. Medium-bodied on the palate, again wonderfully juicy fruit, cool, mineral style, very finely structured and balanced, with lively animo, lingers quite long and makes you want the next glass. The perfect accompaniment to Italian dishes. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,68 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,02 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,82 g/l
- Sulfite: 65 mg/l
- pH value: 3,40
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29542222 · 1,5 l · 46,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping10 units available
“Carleone” Chianti Classico DOCG 2021 · MAGNUM
Unmistakable interpretation of the Chianti Classico: sparkling ruby colour with a pronounced garnet hue. Very inviting aroma of cherries and delicate meadow herbs, with a nutty touch. Medium-bodied on the palate, again wonderfully juicy fruit, cool, mineral style, very finely structured and balanced, with lively animo, lingers quite long and makes you want the next glass. The perfect accompaniment to Italian dishes. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,78 g/l
- Sulfite: 64 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29542221 · 1,5 l · 46,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping11 units available
“Il Guercio” Rosso Toscana IGT 2021 · MAGNUM
Treat yourself to a big glass or better: decant the wildly racy Il Guercio, then a dark berry mix with black cherries and a hint of dark chocolate will be in the air. On the palate, equally juicy Sangiovese fruit, full-bodied with fine silky tannins, elegant and finely structured, with animating acidity, very precise and animating in the long finish. Potential for many years in the cellar. A not at all loud, but highly impressive wine full of elegance and the masterpiece of the winery. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4/12 months cement tank/tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2039+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,41 g/l
- Sulfite: 50 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29543021 · 1,5 l · 66,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping4 units available
“Il Guercio” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022 · MAGNUM
Treat yourself to a large glass, or even better: decant the wild and racy Il Guercio, then a dark berry mix with black cherries and a hint of dark chocolate will be in the air. Equally juicy Sangiovese fruit on the palate, full-bodied with fine silky tannins, elegant and finely structured, with animating acidity, very precise and animating in the long finish. Potential for many years in the cellar. Not at all loud, but a highly impressive wine full of elegance and the winery's masterpiece. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4/12 months cement tank/tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2040+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,75 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,17 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,51 g/l
- Sulfite: 55 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29543022 · 1,5 l · 92,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available
“Uno” Rosso Toscana IGT 2020 · MAGNUM
This wine is the essence of Sangiovese from the municipality of Radda and the result of a rigorous selection of Sangiovese grapes from the estate's best vineyards. An elegant, terroir-influenced red that (in Sean's words) "is made the way we like it."
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2037+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,11 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,05 g/l
- Sulfite: 62 mg/l
- pH value: 3,41
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29542920 · 1,5 l · 99,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available
“Il Guercio” Rosso Toscana IGT 2020 · Double MAGNUM in OWC
Treat yourself to a big glass or better: decant the wildly racy Il Guercio, then a dark berry mix with black cherries and a hint of dark chocolate will be in the air. On the palate, equally juicy fruit, full-bodied with fine silky tannins, elegant and finely structured, with animating acidity, very precise and animating in the long finish. Potential for many years in the cellar. A not at all loud, but highly impressive wine full of elegance and the masterpiece of the winery. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4/12 months cement tank/tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2041+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,33 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,41 g/l
- Sulfite: 50 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29543320 · 3 l · 79,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping3 units available

When "newcomers" fall in love with a region, it can happen that they not only stay, but also put more love into their products and pay much more attention to quality than the locals themselves. This is particularly common in Tuscany. And when two quality lovers meet and run a winery together, the result is simply terrific wines.
Austrian entrepreneur Karl Egger and his family fell in love with a wonderful spot in the south of Tuscany near Radda in Chianti and acquired an old country estate there. It is actually a hamlet with a chapel, a small village, you could say, because that's what Castiglioni means in Italian. Its history goes back to the year 1078. Back then, the monks of the nearby Badia a Coltibuono monastery founded this estate, which has been lovingly restored and reactivated by the Eggers in recent years. It comprises around 100 hectares of land. Most of it is wooded, but there are also around 20 hectares of vineyards and around 10 hectares of olive groves, which have been cultivated since 2012.
Sean O'Callaghan - affectionately called "Il Guercio" by his friends, which could be loosely translated as "the one-eyed rascal" - is actually English and was born in Sri Lanka, where his family ran tea plantations. Back in England, his father planted vines near Somerset and sent Sean to Germany, where he studied viticulture in Geisenheim and then - instead of taking over the vineyard in England - stayed there and became cellar master at the Diel winery, among others. During a holiday in Italy, he met John Dunkley, the owner of Riecine, a pioneer in Chianti Classico and his OenologistSergio Manetti (Montevertine - Le Pergole Torte), got the job as winemaker and stayed there for almost a quarter of a century until he met Karl Egger.
Perfect conditions for two visionaries.
Karl Egger offered Sean O'Callaghan the opportunity to build up the Tenuta di Carleone winery, gave him a free hand in winemaking and let him re-equip the cellar. From stainless steel to wooden fermentation racks, oak barrels in various sizes to modern cement tanks like those in the most expensive Bordeaux cellars - Sean can vinify each individual parcel as he sees fit. The new wine cellar is an impressive 600 square metres in size and the temperature and humidity are constant. Concrete and stainless steel tanks and wooden barrels for fermentation are available, as well as oak storage barrels in various sizes. Sean O'Callaghan summarises the perfect conditions in the cellar as follows: "To get the best out of the outstanding quality of the grapes, the processing, maturation and storage of the wines are extremely important - and we have them now more than ever". The cultivation is organic-biological, partly biodynamic, fermentation is only carried out with the winery's own yeasts and spontaneously. Long skin contact and slow fermentation, sometimes with whole grapes, make all the difference.
Specification: "Sangiovese with a twist. Sean's twist".
The vineyards around Radda, all the way over to Gaiole, are among the best in Chianti Classico. This densely wooded, mountainous landscape is somewhat cooler and always characterised by a fresh breeze. Some vineyards reach up to almost 700 metres above sea level. During the day, the onshore winds blow in from the sea, while at night the wind from the mountains freshens up and cools the vines. This interplay produces a juicy, pronounced fruit, and the barren, chalky soils allow the vines to take deep root and bring elegance and mineral notes to the wines. Sean O'Callaghan's wines are often described as Burgundian. They are always elegant and delicate. The result of his passionate work is not only a pleasure to savour, but also a pleasure to behold. Numerous awards, including from Italy's most important wine guide Gambero Rosso, bear witness to this. The wines of Tenuta di Carleone are also regularly praised by Robert Parker, James Suckling, Antonio Galloni and Falstaff. But the Tenuta is not just a winery, it has also long been an oasis of rest and relaxation surrounded by picturesque nature. Melinda Egger puts her heart and soul into managing 15 luxurious flats on the noble estate and has created a place for her guests that leaves nothing to be desired. SUPERIORE.DE
Facts
- Year of foundation: 2012
- Owner: Karl Egger
- Oenologist: Sean O'Callaghan
- Annual production: approx. 100,000 bottles
- Vineyard area: approx. 20 hectares
- Organic and partly biodynamic cultivation