Flaccianello della Pieve 2018 Fontodi 75 cl

122,00 VAT incl.

Why buy it?
A landmark Super‑Tuscan praised by Antonio Galloni as “the richest Flaccianello ever made, vibrant and classy”. French oak integrates seamlessly with fruit, showing dark cherry, blackberry, violet, laurel and graphite, with velvety tannins and lively acidity. Rated 98 by Wine Advocate and 96 by Wine Spectator.

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Description

History
Made in Panzano’s iconic “Conca d’Oro” amphitheater from pure Sangiovese vines, hand-harvested and fermented in steel with indigenous yeasts, then aged 24 months in new French barriques. The 2018 vintage balances power and freshness exceptionally.

Grape varieties
Sangiovese 100%

Vinification
Temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation (~3 weeks), malolactic in barrel, followed by 24 months ageing in new Tronçais and Allier barriques. No white grapes added.

Alcohol content
14%

Tasting notes
Bright ruby. Aromas of dark cherry, plum, violet, licorice, graphite, spices (nutmeg, bay) and eucalyptus. Palate shows power and succulence, polished tannins, vibrant acidity, tobacco and cedar, with a savory, persistent finish .

Food pairings
Ideal with grilled red meats, braises, game, Florentine steak, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses.

Additional information

Weight 1,5 kg

Brand

Fontodi

Fontodi has been owned by the Manetti family since 1968, which instead 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 link with the Tuscan territory and from the desire to enhance the quality production of the region’s excellence, especially Sangiovese. The company is certified organic and covers 170 hectares of land of which just over 80 are planted with vineyards. All the agriculture practiced adheres to 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 products harmful to the health of the environment, but rather to use as much material as possible from the company itself. For example, the vineyards are fertilized using a compost of pruning residues and manure that comes from the internal breeding of Chianinas. The cellar is very modern and develops vertically in order to exploit the force of gravity for carrying out the various stages of vinification which allows to maintain a greater integrity of the fruits and to obtain “healthier”, fragrant and intense wines.

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