Red Wine

Tenuta di Arceno

Il Fauno di Arcanum 2020, 75cl

Tuscany, Italy

Tenuta di Arceno

Il Fauno di Arcanum is a Bordeaux-inspired blend that reflects the diversity of the estate. The grapes are primarily sourced from the Arceno di Sotto, La Curva, Colombaio, and San Giovanni blocks. Located in the southwestern part of the estate, this warmer and more exposed area ripens early. The clay-rich soils, with excellent water retention, produce wines that are more voluptuous and full-bodied.

Vintage Notes
A mild and dry winter was followed by abundant rainfall in spring, which helped restore groundwater levels. Summer brought warm days and significantly cooler nights – key to preserving acidity and aromatics. Harvest began with Merlot on September 14th and concluded with the last of the Cabernet Sauvignon on October 12th.

Composition: 41% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Ageing: 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels
Analytical Data: Total acidity: 5.2 g/L | pH: 3.58

Symbolism
The faun statue on the estate has become the winery’s emblem. It inspired the name Il Fauno and is featured on the label. As a half-human, half-animal figure, the faun represents the union of two distinct natures in one being. In the same way, Tenuta di Arceno combines two expressions – DOCG and IGT – into a single identity. It represents a new reality born from tradition and open to new possibilities.

Indicazione Geografica Tipica – Toscana

Awards

93 pontos – Wine Spectator, Bruce Sanderson, outubro 2023
93 pontos – JamesSuckling.com, James Suckling, fevereiro 2023
92 pontos – JebDunnuck.com, Audrey Frick, janeiro 2023

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

Tenuta di Arceno S.r.l. - Società Agricola

Tenuta di Arceno is an ancient Tuscan estate renowned for producing high-quality wines across two classification levels. Its portfolio includes three wines focused on the native Sangiovese grape within the Chianti Classico DOCG collection, and three wines showcasing international varieties under the Toscana IGT designation.

Situated at the southernmost edge of Chianti Classico, in the butterfly-shaped commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tenuta di Arceno is closest to Siena and is often called “the most Senese Chianti Classico.” The estate neighbors other world-renowned producers and is stylistically distinct from those located further north.

The estate spans 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres), of which 92 hectares (220 acres) are dedicated to vineyards, while the remaining land preserves native vegetation, including 50 hectares (125 acres) of olive groves. The vineyards are divided into 63 distinct blocks planted evenly with 50% Sangiovese and 50% international varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Overlooking the vineyards is the ancient walled town of San Gusmè, providing a stunning historic backdrop. Winemaking at Tenuta di Arceno dates back to the 16th century. The estate lies near the confluence of two rivers — the Ambra, flowing north toward Florence, and the Ombrone, flowing south toward Grosseto — an area once central to Etruscan civilization. The name “Arceno” honors this heritage, derived from the Etruscan word archè, meaning “point of origin.”

Philosophy
Pierre Seillan, the founding winemaker, describes himself as a “servant of the soil,” valuing the pure and unique expression of each individual site. The micro-cru philosophy divides the vineyard into 63 small parcels based on specific terroir, soil, and climatic conditions, allowing for tailored care, harvesting, and vinification. Only at the final stage do these micro-crus come together to create complex, balanced wines that faithfully reflect the diversity of the land.

A company of the Jackson Family Wines group.

Address

Loc. Arceno
53010 San Gusmè
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Siena – Italia