2020 Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve Methusalem (6 liter)
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Toscana |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 6 ltr (15%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2050 |
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. This is a beautiful 6 liter Methusalem, so even tastier. Only a handful of these were made.
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.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Toscana |
| Winery | Fontodi |
| Grape | Sangiovese |
| Biological certified | Yes |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 15 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 6 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Red fruit, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch |
In search of the great wines of Fontodi from Tocane / Chianti. At Grandcruwijnen we have an exclusive range of Fontodi wines. If you want to buy a wine from Fontodi, the following applies: Order by the bottle, 24 hour delivery and save for a discount!
The Azienda Agricola Fontodi is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, south of the town of Panzano. This region has been famous for viticulture for centuries, thanks to the unique combination of elevated cultivation areas, lime and loam soil, lots of sun hours and the fantastic microclimate: warm and dry and with a big difference between day and night temperature.
Fontodi has been in the possession of the Manetti family since 1968, who is advised by the renowned oenologist Franco Bernabei. The Fontodi winery now has an organic certificate and is 130 ha. large, of which about 70 are planted with grapes. In the center of the winery grows the Sangiovese, which Giovanni and Marco Manetti have developed to breathtaking perfection. There are also French grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Just like so many big names at the top of wine growing, Fontodi has applied the fruitful combination between organic cultivation and the most modern cellar technology and has therefore become one of the most sustainable wineries in Tuscany. To date, Fontodi wines have brought in 19 times the coveted three glasses of the Italian wine bible Gambero Rosso. Fontodi is undisputedly one of the 10 best wineries in Tuscany! In the last 17 editions of the Gambero Rosso it has received a score of 'Tre Bicchieri' no less than 13 times. The highest possible.
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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. This is a beautiful 6 liter Methusalem, so even tastier. Only a handful of these were made.
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.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Toscana |
| Winery | Fontodi |
| Grape | Sangiovese |
| Biological certified | Yes |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 15 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 6 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Red fruit, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch |
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In search of the great wines of Fontodi from Tocane / Chianti. At Grandcruwijnen we have an exclusive range of Fontodi wines. If you want to buy a wine from Fontodi, the following applies: Order by the bottle, 24 hour delivery and save for a discount!
The Azienda Agricola Fontodi is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, south of the town of Panzano. This region has been famous for viticulture for centuries, thanks to the unique combination of elevated cultivation areas, lime and loam soil, lots of sun hours and the fantastic microclimate: warm and dry and with a big difference between day and night temperature.
Fontodi has been in the possession of the Manetti family since 1968, who is advised by the renowned oenologist Franco Bernabei. The Fontodi winery now has an organic certificate and is 130 ha. large, of which about 70 are planted with grapes. In the center of the winery grows the Sangiovese, which Giovanni and Marco Manetti have developed to breathtaking perfection. There are also French grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Just like so many big names at the top of wine growing, Fontodi has applied the fruitful combination between organic cultivation and the most modern cellar technology and has therefore become one of the most sustainable wineries in Tuscany. To date, Fontodi wines have brought in 19 times the coveted three glasses of the Italian wine bible Gambero Rosso. Fontodi is undisputedly one of the 10 best wineries in Tuscany! In the last 17 editions of the Gambero Rosso it has received a score of 'Tre Bicchieri' no less than 13 times. The highest possible.
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