Flaccianello del Pieve, Fontodi

Flaccianello del Pieve, Fontodi - 2010

Item # 10010 750mL

This cuvée from the Fontodi estate was first made in 1981 as the consorzio only allowed a blending of all local grapes whereas the family had their eye only on Sangiovese. This comes from an incredible vintage that is nowhere near its peak and is drinking incredibly well today.

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Color
Red
Vintage
2010
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Producer
None
Grape Variety
Sangiovese
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Glossary

Sangiovese

Italy's most planted grape variety is at the heart of some of the most beloved wines in the country. Grown all over the region, but especially in Central Italy, Sangiovese is the only grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino, and the main grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti, and countless other delicious Italian blends. Sangiovese has shown itself in recent years to be an excellent complement to Cabernet Sauvignon in red Italian blends; this grape duo forms the basis of many of the...

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Tuscany

When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh fruit and herbs, while Chianti Classico Riserva can be dark and brooding. The term “Super Tuscans”...

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