Colli Toscana Centrale IGT Flaccianello della Pieve 2020 Fontodi 75 cl

Description

History

Fontodi has been owned by the Manetti family since 1968, who comes entrepreneurially from the famous terracotta sector. The decision to also invest in wine and specifically in the Chianti Classico of Panzano derives precisely from this strong bond with the Tuscan territory and from the desire to enhance the quality production of the region’s excellences, especially Sangiovese. The company is certified organic and extends over 170 hectares of land of which just over 80 are planted with vineyards. All agriculture practiced follows principles of respect for the vineyard, the environment and nature and sustainability is the watchword in Fontodi: we try not only to avoid in the most categorical way the use of chemical and harmful products for the health of the environment, but rather to use material coming from the company itself as much as possible. For example, the vineyards are fertilized using a compost of pruning residues and manure that comes from the internal Chianina breeding. The cellar is very modern and develops vertically in order to exploit the force of gravity to carry out the various winemaking phases which allows us to maintain greater integrity of the fruit and obtain “healthier”, fragrant and intense wines.

Grapes used

Sangiovese 100%

Production method

After harvesting, destemming and pressing, the grapes are placed in stainless steel containers where they ferment thanks to the presence of indigenous yeasts naturally present on the skins. The fermentation on the latter lasts for at least 2 weeks with frequent punching down. After this procedure, the wine ages for 18 months in French oak barriques from Allier and Troncais, with a further period of rest in the bottle before being released on the market.

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red color, with hints tending towards garnet. On the nose notes of ripe red fruit, cherry, ripe berries, slightly withered violets, herbaceous hints, roasting spices, coffee, black pepper and cloves. In the mouth it is lively, enveloping and broad with great acidity, elegant but lively tannins and an underlying minerality. Definitely long and fruity finish, with hints of spices.

Possible combinations

In combination it is excellent with first courses with meat sauce, even well-structured ones, or with red meats in general. Also excellent with selections of medium-aged cheeses.