2020 Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve

The Fontodi 'Flaccianello della Pieve' is vinified from 100% Sangiovese, these grapes come from the oldest plots of the winery and have undergone a strict selection. There are 6,000 vines per hectare that are cared for according to the Guyot pruning method. The wine was fermented in stainless steel, where the process occurred naturally without the addition of foreign yeast species. The malolactic fermentation took place in barriques. For the upbringing, which took 18 months, new barriques made from Allier and Troncais oak were chosen. A fresh and penetrating wine. The aromas of various dark fruits increase the longer the wine is allowed to air. A great length, warm and pure with a nice balance. Nice potential. The Flaccianello has a ruby red color with intense fruity aromas of plums and cherries, violets and vanilla. Full and juicy taste thanks to the soft tannins. The aftertaste is complex with impressions of cocoa, tobacco and fruit.

Famous wine critics such as Robert Parker and Antonio Galloni stumble over superlatives to describe this Flaccianello della Pieve. And they are right, because it is an impressive wine that effortlessly meets all the criteria of balance, length, intensity and complexity. Seductively rich in many flavors, velvety soft on the tongue but never too heavy. Every sip leaves you wanting more and that is exactly what Manetti and his team had in mind with this masterful creation. Not many bottles are made each year and the demand is high, so grab your chance to get this iconic wine from Chianti. It can easily mature for decades, if you can restrain yourself and want to postpone the right time to open it.

FACT: In the Tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send it to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Collect in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.