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This is a pure expression of Sangiovese, and what a wonderful discovery it is. I am very excited by my tasting of the Tenuta di Carleone 2017 Uno, a wine that is totally new to me. The back label reads: "Just one grape... Sangiovese. Made the way we like it." That way sees a light ruby color and very lively, lifted aromas that speak to the time-honored traditions of the region. Those raw, almost carbonic perfumes are intermingled with wild cherry, cassis and crushed flower. There are light touches of balsam herb, candied orange peel and dried stone. This is an exceedingly elegant, fine and polished wine.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2017 Uno (Sangiovese) is racy, ripe and sensual. High-toned aromatics and silky tannins add to its considerable appeal. In terms of its personality, Uno reminds me of a Soldera Brunello. If Gianfranco Soldera had made a Chianti Classico in Radda, it would taste like this. The 2017 is a deeply intriguing wine. I hope to be able to taste it with bottle age.