2021 Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve

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Description

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The Fontodi 'Flaccianello della Pieve' is vinified from 100% Sangiovese grapes from the estate's oldest plots, which have undergone rigorous selection. There are 6,000 vines per hectare, pruned according to the Guyot method. The wine was fermented in stainless steel, a process that proceeded naturally without the addition of foreign yeasts. Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques. For the aging, which lasted 18 months, new barriques made of Allier and Troncais oak were chosen. A fresh and penetrating wine. The aromas of various dark fruits intensify as the wine is aged. It has excellent length, is warm and pure, and offers excellent balance. It has excellent potential. The Flaccianello has a ruby red color with intense fruity aromas of plums and cherries, violets, and vanilla. Its soft tannins give it a full and juicy flavor. The finish is complex with impressions of cocoa, tobacco and fruit.

Renowned wine critics like Robert Parker and Antonio Galloni stumble over superlatives to describe this Flaccianello della Pieve. And rightly so, because it's an impressive wine that effortlessly meets all the criteria of balance, length, intensity, and complexity. Seductively rich in flavors, velvety smooth on the palate yet never too heavy. Every sip leaves you wanting more, and that's exactly what Manetti and his team envisioned with this masterful creation. Only a few bottles are produced annually, and demand is high, so seize this opportunity to own this iconic Chianti wine. It can easily age for decades, should you be willing to resist the urge to open it.

FACT: In the "Tab: Attachment" you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" on the Checkout page. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for our address.

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Toscana
Winery Fontodi
Grape Sangiovese
Biological certified Yes
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2021
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2050
Alcohol % 15
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 98
James Suckling rating 96
Vinous rating 98
Tasting Profiles Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch

Professional Reviews

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Parker

98

James Suckling

96

Wine Spectator

96

Vinous

98

Wijnhuis

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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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