Flaccianello della Pieve is Fontodi’s iconic, pure Sangiovese “Super Tuscan,” sourced from the estate’s best, organicall…Flaccianello della Pieve is Fontodi’s iconic, pure Sangiovese “Super Tuscan,” sourced from the estate’s best, organically farmed vineyards in the high-altitude Conca d’Oro amphitheater around Panzano in Chianti. Typically classified as Tosc…Learn More »
$175
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
97
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Deeply colored and tightly coiled, 2018 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve layers dark cherry, blackberry and plum with hints of violet, mocha, tobacco and warm earth, all carried by vibrant acidity and a sheath of powerful, fine tannin. It feels both rich and focused, with a concentrated core that promises far greater complexity as the structure relaxes over time. This acclaimed vintage shows Flaccianello in a more energetic, vertical style than usual, trading sheer heft for precision and tension.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Slow-braised lamb shanks with rosemary; Aged Pecorino Toscano
Flaccianello della Pieve is Fontodi’s iconic, pure Sangiovese “Super Tuscan,” sourced from the estate’s best, organically farmed vineyards in the high-altitude Conca d’Oro amphitheater around Panzano in Chianti. Typically classified as Toscana IGT to allow stylistic freedom, it’s a powerful yet refined wine, fermented in stainless steel and aged about two years in French oak, celebrated for its dark cherry and blackberry fruit, vibrant acidity, firm but polished tannins, and outstanding capacity to age.