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Il Guercio Toscana IGT wine — di Carleone winery — Dionysus
RedToscanaIGT

Il Guercio Toscana IGT

by di Carleone · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
di CarleoneTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The selected fruit comes from the Mello vineyard in Gaiole in Chianti, at an altitude of 700 metres. The vineyard is farmed with an emphasis on organic and biodynamic principles.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at peak ripeness and partially destemmed, with 20% fermented as whole bunches. Fermentation takes place in open concrete vats, followed by four months of maceration.

Ageing

The wine rests for 12 months in the same concrete vessels used for fermentation.

Tasting profile

Elegant and fruit-forward.

Label / history

“Il Guercio” means “the one-eyed man” in Italian. The name reflects the winemakers’ interpretation of looking at life through different eyes: with one eye open and the other closed in pleasure.