Fontodi
Flaccianello della Pieve 2021
Other years:
2022| Denomination | IGT Colli della Toscana centrale |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in French oak barriques from Tronçais and Allier and in large French oak casks, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Vintage and alcohol content: 2021, 0.75 l, 15% vol for this Tuscan red wine
- Grape variety and area: 100% Sangiovese from Panzano in Chianti, Colli Toscana Centrale IGT
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and 3-week maceration in steel
- Ageing: 24 months in French oak (Tronçais and Allier) and large barrels, then rested in bottle
- Profile and pairings: notes of morello cherry, balsamic finish; ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Flaccianello della Pieve by Fontodi is an organic red wine from Tuscany that celebrates the purity of Sangiovese. To the eye, it displays an intense ruby red colour with elegant violet highlights. The aromatic profile is deep and complex, revealing notes of morello cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry intertwined with hints of undergrowth, leather and vanilla. The bouquet is further enriched with spicy nuances, roots, cinchona, resin and a refined touch of vetiver. On the palate, it expresses an imposing structure, supported by a dense, well-integrated tannic texture and vibrant acidity. The pronounced mineral imprint leads to a persistent finish, characterised by pleasant balsamic returns.
Where it comes from
This Sangiovese originates in the heart of the Central Tuscan Hills, specifically in the renowned Conca d’Oro of Panzano in Chianti. The vines, cultivated using the Guyot system, sink their roots into an exceptionally suited environment. Fontodi adopts natural and sustainable methods, excluding the use of synthetic chemical products. Soil fertility is ensured by self-produced compost, obtained from pruning residues and manure from their own herd of Chianina cattle. This agronomic philosophy allows the authentic identity of the territory to be enhanced in every single bunch.
How it is produced
Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Maceration takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with frequent punch-downs for at least three weeks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for twenty-four months in French oak barrels from Tronçais and Allier and in larger casks, then completes its journey with a period of rest in the cellar. Ideal if decanted for about an hour and served at a temperature between eighteen and twenty degrees, it pairs magnificently with game dishes, pork and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Born in the Conca d’Oro of Panzano in Chianti, Flaccianello della Pieve embodies the excellence of the Fontodi winery, founded in 1968. Crafted by oenologist Franco Bernabei, this organic Sangiovese reflects pure Tuscan identity through the use of sustainable practices, such as nourishing the vineyards with manure from the estate’s Chianina cattle. This profound respect for nature culminates in the sublime 2021 vintage, awarded 98 points by Robert Parker, offering an austere and refined tasting experience.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
98/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
98/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Franco Bernabei
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 92
Fontodi is a certified organic farm and covers 170 hectares, of which more than 80 are planted with vines. The principles of naturalness and sustainability inspire the agriculture that is practised: not only are no synthetic chemical products used, but an attempt is made to make the most of the company's internal resources by reducing external inputs. For example, the vineyards are fertilised using compost produced by combining pruning residues and manure from the farm's own Chianina breeding. Respecting the environment produces better, cleaner wines with a better expression of the terroir. Read more
| Name | Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Colli della Toscana centrale IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fontodi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the Conca d’Oro of Panzano in Chianti, Flaccianello della Pieve embodies the excellence of the Fontodi winery, founded in 1968. Crafted by oenologist Franco Bernabei, this organic Sangiovese reflects pure Tuscan identity through the use of sustainable practices, such as nourishing the vineyards with manure from the estate’s Chianina cattle. This profound respect for nature culminates in the sublime 2021 vintage, awarded 98 points by Robert Parker, offering an austere and refined tasting experience. |
| Origin | Conca d'Oro of Panzano in Chianti, near the parish church of San Leolino in Flacciano |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Fermentation | At least 3 weeks |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; maceration in stainless steel tanks with punching down and temperature control for at least 3 weeks; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing for 24 months in French oak barriques (Tronçais and Allier) and large French oak casks, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration in stainless steel tanks with punching down and temperature control for at least 3 weeks; malolactic fermentation carried out in barriques. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in French oak barriques from Tronçais and Allier and in large French oak casks, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |