Fontodi - Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 (750ml)
Price: $214.00
| Producer | Fontodi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 8280 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 98 Points
The 2021 Flaccianello della Pieve is another exceptional wine from Fontodi this year. Ripe silky tannins wrap around a core of dark fruit as the 2021 makes its presence felt from the first taste. Sumptuous racy and dense this is just magnificent. As has been the case for some time Flaccianello is a blend of mostly three parcels throughout the estate but closer to town. - By Antonio Galloni on June 2024 Proprietor Giovanni Manetti and his son Bernardo presented a stunning set of 2021s on my most recent visit. The wines embody the essence of site but in the more refined nuanced style that is such a signature here today. Picking a bit earlier while also reducing French oak imprint has made a huge difference. I can’t recommend these new releases highly enough. As for Giovanni Manetti he continues to lead the way in Chianti Classico by making brilliant wines while also uniting producers around a vision for the region in his role as two-term President of the Consorzio del Chianti Classico. These are exceptionally rare qualities in any individual but to see them in one person is impressive.
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vWine Advocate: 98 Points
The Fontodi 2021 Flaccianello della Pieve opens to a medium-dark inky appearance and solid aromas of black fruit and pressed blackberry. The Flaccianello is a touch more accessible at this early stage compared to the Vigna del Sorbo but both wines are undoubtedly built to withstand ample cellar aging. Flaccianello is the more powerful or the two and the Vigna del Sorbo is more delicate in comparison. These dueling character traits are especially evident in this classic 2021 vintage. This wine also boasts a more generous mouthfeel supported by softly integrated tannins. Giovanni Manetti and his family have produced an excellent set of new wines that elegantly interpret the 2021 vintage. My favorite of the bunch is the 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Panzano Vigna del Sorbo which has a very slight edge over the Flaccianello della Pieve in my view. Published: Jul 25 2024
Wine Spectator: 97 Points
Featuring a deep well of blackberry black cherry violet mineral and spices on the nose this red is rich and dense saturated with dark fruit flavors yet with a sense of gracefulness. A light dusting of tannins frames the finish needing a few years to integrate with the other components. Shows the harmony freshness and depth of the vintage. Sangiovese. Best from 2027 through 2045. 3200 cases made 1400 cases imported.
