This is a declassified red, being a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. This is elegant and fresh with notes of dark berry fruit and plum, fringed by a lick of rustic Italian charm, leather and varnish.

Sean O’Callaghan might be an Englishman from Somerset, but he certainly is no stranger to Italy, in particular Tuscany. Before taking the helm at Tenuta di Carleone, Sean oversaw winemaking operations at the famous Reicine estate for a quarter of a century - this guy is a Chianti specialist. Tenuta di Carleone can be found in Radda, which is right at the heart of the Chianti region, it is a town that provides vindication for just why Tuscany is such a stunning, beautiful part of the world. The estate covers 100 hectares of woodland and vineyards, with around 20 of those dedicated to arguably Sean's first love: Sangiovese. Those who know him well have nick-named him 'Il Guercio' which means 'one-eyed bandit'. Sean was born blind in one eye, and he believes that this gives him a unique perspective on life and winemaking. He practices both organic and biodynamic viticulture and his wines are fast becoming nothing short of cult status on the international scene. You would be hard-pushed to find Sean's wines because they sell out so fast, so when we had the chance to get our hands on them - we leapt at the opportunity.