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Flaccianello della Pieve 2011 75cl

IGT | Colli della Toscana Centrale | Tuscany | Italy
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Critics scores
95 Robert Parker
The 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve is 100% Sangiovese aged 24 months in new French oak and two months in large oak cask. I’m not sure how Fontodi does it, but this edition of Flaccianello is simply beautiful. It is a seamless expression with lingering tones of red cherry, coffee, spice, truffle and red rose that flow harmoniously into unison. In the mouth, the wine shows great opulence and textural richness that is pushed forward by the stylistic softness of the tannins and the wine’s inner freshness. Pretty menthol tones appear on the finish. Drink: 2015-2030.<br/><br/>
95 Wine Spectator
Aromas and flavors of violet, black currant, raspberry and spice gain intensity as this red builds to its lengthy conclusion. Vibrant and harmonious, this needs some time to shed its well-proportioned tannins. Sangiovese. Best from 2017 through 2030. 4,000 cases made. –BS
18 Rene Gabriel
Sangiovese. Mittleres Granat-Purpur. Tiefgründiges Bouquet, florale Züge, sogar ein Hauch Geraniol vermittelnd, dann rote Pflaumenhaut zeigend. Im zweiten Ansatz rotes Cassis, insgesamt eine erstaunlich konzentrierte, kleinbeerige Frucht aufweisend. Im Gaumen mit einer wunderschönen Süsse aufwartend, die Tannine sind noch leicht mehlig (typisch für einen jungen Sangiovese!). So vermittelt er einen eher bourgeoisen Charakter mit Ecken und Kanten. Wird nie ganz aufweichen, aber – er entwickelt sich zu einem tollen Food-Wein. 18/20 2017 – 2028
Producer
Fontodi
Located in the famed Conca d’Oro of Panzano, the traditional wine productions of Fontodi have amazed both collectors and critics for decades. Fontodi is fortunate to have not only its unique terroir - characterized by high-altitudes, calcar clay-schist soil, great sun-exposure and above all, the beneficial warm and dry micro-climate – but also the commitment of Giovanni Manetti in the vineyards. Under the ownership of the Manetti family since 1968, their Tuscan heritage dates back centuries as terracotta tile producers. The large 130-hectare property is certified organic with 70-hectares dedicated to vines. The long-term support of vintner, Franco Bernabei has also greatly influenced the winery’s reputation, crafting six refined reds, and one barrel-fermented white. Flaccianello della Pieve was one of first pure Sangiovese Tuscan wines, that consistently ranks amongst the best. Chianti Classico is a reference-point Fontodi, that is difficult to emulate. Not to mention their Chianti Classico Riserva, Vigna del Sorbo is a step above the rest – it is a bold, intense genuine Tuscan.