2011 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany
A$173.25
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FFDPCTV11
The 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve is 100% Sangiovese aged 24 months in new French oak and two months in large oak cask. I’m not sure how Fontodi does it, but this edition of Flaccianello is simply beautiful. It is a seamless expression with lingering tones of red cherry, coffee, spice, truffle and red rose that flow harmoniously into unison. In the mouth, the wine shows great opulence and textural richness that is pushed forward by the stylistic softness of the tannins and the wine’s inner freshness. Pretty menthol tones appear on the finish. Drink: now-2030.
95 pts - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
Deep, dark red colour with a tinge of purple remaining. The bouquet is deep, dense and savoury, with earthy, sousbois, woodsy profundities. The wine is massively proportioned. The tannins are cheek-sucking and the wine is only just starting to show signs of softening and mellowing. There is more oak here than in the Vigna del Sorbo, but it's in balance with the substantial body weight, extract and tannins of the wine. It should age long-term and reward patient cellaring. 31 OCT 2015
97 points - Huon Hooke
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany/Toscana |
| Varietals | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 97 |
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