Sangiovese
75cl * Biodynamic, Vegetarian & Organic * 14.5% ABV * Tuscany, Italy
Fontodi have been owned by the Manetti family since 1968, but have been in Chianti for centuries, producing the finest terracotta at their factory in Ferrone. That same devotion to terracotta has been brought to bear on their winemaking over the past 50 years, transforming a crumbling farmhouse with a few hectares of vineyard into one of Chianti Classico’s most impressive estates.
Giovanni Manetti has run the property since 1980 and ensures the wines are as meticulously made as the vineyards and cellar are both immaculately tended. Giovanni has converted to organic viticulture and is now also following biodynamic principles to obtain the best quality fruit.
‘Flaccianello’, made from a selection of the estates best Sangiovese grapes, is fast becoming one of Italy’s most sought-after wines. This Super Tuscan is powerful, fleshy and ages beautifully.
'The 2020 Flaccianello della Pieve is a blend of Fontodi's vineyards, mostly three main vineyards planted on sites with very dense, heavy rocks. Dark, pliant and inviting, the 2020 is so expressive today. Black cherry, plum, spice, lavender, licorice and mocha are seamless in the glass. The 2020 is a fine Flaccianello with a bright future. Most of this blend is sourced from three parcels in upper hillside vineyards close to town center.' 96pts, Antonio Galloni
'Extremely floral with sage and licorice to the berry and dark cherry aromas that follow through to a medium body, with fine and silky tannins that run the length of the wine. Very crunchy for Flaccianello. Vivid on the palate. From organically grown grapes.' 97pts, James Suckling
'The 2020 Flaccianello della Pieve is the full package. This point is clear when you taste all the other wines in the Fontodi portfolio and conclude with this bottle. This organic Sangiovese shows beautiful intensity and remains balanced throughout with dark fruit, crushed stone, spice and wild rose. It borrows themes of elegance, depth and ripeness played across this vintage. The wine wraps smoothly over the palate with substantial fruit weight and sweet tannins. This warm-vintage expression can be aged or enjoyed straight out of the gate.' 96pts, Monica Larner
Drinking Window: now to 2053