Fontodi
Flaccianello della Pieve 2021
| Denomination | IGT Colli della Toscana centrale |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In Troncais and Allier barriques for 24 months. |
- Magnum Format 1.5 l: Perfect for enhancing convivial tables
- Grape Variety and Style: 100% organic Sangiovese, still red wine, 15% vol
- Intense Aromas: Notes of cherry, wild berries, cinchona, resin, iron and vetiver
- Vinification and Ageing: Spontaneous fermentation and 24 months in French oak barriques
- Pairings: Ideal with roasts, game, hearty first courses and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Flaccianello della Pieve by Fontodi is a still organic red wine that embodies the essence of Sangiovese. Produced in the Colli della Toscana Centrale area, it stands out for its deep aromatic profile, characterised by notes of cherry, wild berries, cinchona, resin and a hint of vetiver. On the palate, it is concentrated, supported by fresh acidity and elegant tannins that balance its austerity. The clear mineral texture accompanies a persistent finish, making it ideal to pair with game dishes, robust roasts and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Sangiovese originates in the territory of Panzano in Chianti, within the Colli della Toscana Centrale area. The grapes come from a rigorous selection of the best Fontodi vineyards, cultivated using the Guyot system. The unique terroir gives the wine a solid structure and an aromatic profile focused on ripe fruit. The particular environmental conditions of the area are reflected in an austere and absolutely precise sip, capable of fully expressing the territorial identity combined with a pronounced mineral imprint.
How it is produced
Production begins with a spontaneous fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts. Maceration takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks for at least three weeks, ensuring optimal extraction thanks to constant punching down. After malolactic fermentation in wood, the wine matures for twenty-four months in French oak barrels from the Tronçais and Allier forests. This long ageing process consolidates the tannic definition, giving depth of flavour and remarkable persistence on the palate.
History and Curiosities
Originating from Panzano, the Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 by Fontodi represents the excellence of organic Sangiovese. This label is born from the estate's most prized vineyards through spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. A meticulous twenty-four month ageing in French oak barriques shapes its elegant and austere texture, well supported by an alcohol content of 15%. Already widely acclaimed by international critics, this collectible edition in Magnum format captures the pure and powerful essence of the hills of central Tuscany.
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
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 Magnum 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Colli della Toscana centrale IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fontodi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from Panzano, the Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 by Fontodi represents the excellence of organic Sangiovese. This label is born from the estate's most prized vineyards through spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. A meticulous twenty-four month ageing in French oak barriques shapes its elegant and austere texture, well supported by an alcohol content of 15%. Already widely acclaimed by international critics, this collectible edition in Magnum format captures the pure and powerful essence of the hills of central Tuscany. |
| Origin | Panzano - Greve in Chianti (FI) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 plants per hectare |
| Fermentation | At least 3 weeks |
| Production technique | Fermentazione spontanea con lieviti indigeni e macerazione in vasche di acciaio inox; fermentazione malolattica e affinamento in barrique di rovere francese per 24 mesi |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration in stainless steel tanks with punch-downs and temperature control for at least 3 weeks. Malolactic fermentation in barriques. |
| Aging | In Troncais and Allier barriques for 24 months. |
| Year production | 60000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |