Tenuta di Carleone
In 2012, Austrian entrepreneur Karl Egger and his family decided to embark on an adventure in the heart of Tuscany, relying from the very beginning on Sean O’Callaghan, known as “Il Guercio”, to realize their winemaking dream. Thus was born Tenuta Carleone, a project that combines tradition and innovation, with a strong commitment to sustainability. Organic and biodynamic principles are applied in the vineyard, without the addition of yeasts, clarifying agents, or additives in the wines, grappa, and olive oil. The result is an authentic expression of the territory, focusing on the purity and integrity of its products.
The estate is located in a charming corner of Tuscany, just outside the medieval village of Radda in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico, between the cities of Siena and Florence. It takes its name from the small village of Castiglioni, founded by the monks of Badia al Coltibuono in 1078. On these historic lands, the Egger family has carefully restored the ancient village and the farmhouse "Pian Vecchio", where new white grape vineyards have recently been planted. The entire property, which
extends over about 100 hectares, includes 33 hectares of vineyards and over 10 hectares of olive groves, some of which are centuries old, and offers a spectacular panorama of wooded hills, small rivers, and fertile plains.In collaboration with O'Callaghan, the Egger family creates a small artisanal winery, capable of capturing all the nuances of Sangiovese. Each bottle thus becomes a tale that goes beyond mere wine, narrating a story of passion, respect for nature, and attention to detail. By adopting a biodynamic approach, this winemaking project celebrates the rustic beauty of Tuscany and the authenticity of a place steeped in history, where tradition and innovation merge in perfect harmony.
In 2012, Austrian entrepreneur Karl Egger and his family decided to embark on an adventure in the heart of Tuscany, relying from the very beginning on Sean O’Callaghan, known as “Il Guercio”, to realize their winemaking dream. Thus was born Tenuta Carleone, a project that combines tradition and innovation, with a strong commitment to sustainability. Organic and biodynamic principles are applied in the vineyard, without the addition of yeasts, clarifying agents, or additives in the wines, grappa, and olive oil. The result is an authentic expression of the territory, focusing on the purity and integrity of its products.
The estate is located in a charming corner of Tuscany, just outside the medieval village of Radda in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico, between the cities of Siena and Florence. It takes its name from the small village of Castiglioni, founded by the monks of Badia al Coltibuono in 1078. On these historic lands, the Egger family has carefully restored the ancient village and the farmhouse "Pian Vecchio", where new white grape vineyards have recently been planted. The entire property, which
extends over about 100 hectares, includes 33 hectares of vineyards and over 10 hectares of olive groves, some of which are centuries old, and offers a spectacular panorama of wooded hills, small rivers, and fertile plains.In collaboration with O'Callaghan, the Egger family creates a small artisanal winery, capable of capturing all the nuances of Sangiovese. Each bottle thus becomes a tale that goes beyond mere wine, narrating a story of passion, respect for nature, and attention to detail. By adopting a biodynamic approach, this winemaking project celebrates the rustic beauty of Tuscany and the authenticity of a place steeped in history, where tradition and innovation merge in perfect harmony.
