{"title":"Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve","description":"\u003cp\u003eFontodi's wines are regarded as among the best in Italy, if not the entire world! The Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale IGT is the ultimate superstar. It has previously been named one of the top ten wines in the world by the prestigious American wine publication \"WineSpectator.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale IGT is the indisputable star of the Fontodi collection. The Tenuta Fontodi's other wines, on the other hand, do not need to be hidden. Since the vintage 2012, the Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is a red wine that is also \"solo Sangiovese.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chianti Classico is made from the majority of the Sangiovese grapes produced on Fontodi. After all, Fontodi makes roughly 200,000 bottles of Chianti Classico each year and ships them all over the world. The Syrah Case Via is another red wine produced at Tenuta Fontodi, albeit in smaller amounts.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscover more about Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve with us in mywineplus.com\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fontodi-2012-flaccianello-della-pieve-toscana-italy","title":"Fontodi 2012 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e - Whereas the 2011 vintage is overtly ripe, the 2012 Flaccianello della Pieve is slightly more evolved. Instead of sweet ripeness, you get savory ripeness with dried fruit, prune, black licorice, balsam herb, rosemary essence and scorched earth. The 2012 season produced fewer flowers, and yields in this vintage were naturally reduced as a result. Like 2011, however, this vintage saw an early harvest thanks to hot and dry conditions during the summer that increased the speed of ripening. This edition reveals more thickness and dense concentration as well, something you notice in the intensity of the mouthfeel and the firmness of the wine's tannic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31897910378590,"sku":"ITA112","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Fontodi-2012-Flaccianello-della-Pieve-toscana-Italy.jpg?v=1634254754"},{"product_id":"fontodi-2011-flaccianello-della-pieve-toscana-italy","title":"Fontodi 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Wines of 2014 (#14)'\/97 Points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e - Beautiful deep ruby with incredible richness in aroma—blackberry, blueberry and plum—tempered by sweet spice from the oak. This offers mouth filling lushness, intense fruit, terrific balance and harmony, with a long, complex finish. (10\/31\/14)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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: 2015-2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e - The blackberry, currant, nutmeg and chocolate aromas follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and lots of savory fruit. Some balsamic and citrus fruit underneath it all. Needs a little time to soften. Pure sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. Better in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e -  Violets, crushed flowers, licorice, cloves and menthol wrap around the palate in the 2011 Flaccianello. A soft, seamless wine, the 2011 retains gorgeous freshness within the context of the year. Today, the Flaccianello is more expressive than the Sorbo, but it was also bottled two months earlier. This is another wine with off the charts levels of both polyphenols and acidity. Drink: 2018-2031.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39565244465246,"sku":"ITA111","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Fontodi-2011-Flaccianello-della-Pieve-Toscana-Italy.jpg?v=1647641050"},{"product_id":"fontodi-2014-flaccianello-della-pieve-toscana-italy","title":"Fontodi 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e - The 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve will probably drink well a bit earlier than the Vigna del Sorbo, as it has more midpalate creaminess, softer contours and a slightly more immediate personality. Even so, the translucent finesse of the vintage is very much in evidence. A rush of black cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice, chocolate and spice infuses the sweet, creamy finish. The 2014 spent 18 months in oak (less than was once the norm), 80% of it new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e - As we know, this was not an easy vintage. But Fontodi has a strong track record when it comes to turning out excellent wines, especially in the cold and soggy vintages such as this. The 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve is definitely thinner and more compact than the recent past editions that were largely driven by much warmer growing conditions and thicker concentration. This wine is instead ethereal and almost fragile with aromas that veer toward forest berry, wild cherry and rose hip. Giovanni Manetti says this challenging vintage gave Fontodi a chance to prove its mettle. The 2014 vintage aged in oak a bit longer than usual in order to give the wine more time to flesh out and gain in volume. Yields were down considerably in 2014, and there is 30% less Flaccianello in this vintage compared to average. What saves the day is the wine's fresh acidity. It acts like a glue, connecting all the various parts of this wine and infusing them tightly together to form a complete and compelling whole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39701700444254,"sku":"ITA114","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Fontodi-2012-Flaccianello-della-Pieve-toscana-Italy_519eb971-86fe-4445-8a9e-26d693383363.jpg?v=1652891556"},{"product_id":"fontodi-2019-flaccianello-della-pieve-toscana-italy","title":"Fontodi 2019 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana Italy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rvhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"colr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points James Suckling - Blackberry, black-cherry, bark and ink aromas follow through to a full body with tight, integrated tannins and a solid core of fruit at the same time. A little hard and tight now. From organically grown grapes. Needs time to open. Try after 2025.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rvhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"colr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 Points Vinous - The 2019 Flaccianello della Pieve is another potent wine from Fontodi in this vintage. That said, it has more than enough mid-palate heft and overall intensity to balance its equally imposing tannins. Black cherry, mocha, licorice, lavender, spice and tobacco fill out the layers. The 2019 needs time to integrate its oak and for the imposing tannins to soften. Drink: 2026-2044.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rvhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"colr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 Points Wine Spectator - This smooth red is highlighted by macerated black cherry, blackberry and oak spice flavors. Harmonious, with a kick of refined tannins on the long finish. A polished style with the structure to age. Sangiovese. Best from 2023 through 2040.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39795866927198,"sku":"ITA115","price":199.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Fontodi-2012-Flaccianello-della-Pieve-toscana-Italy_31a118b8-a60f-4f09-9316-ffa8129e0752.jpg?v=1663347749"},{"product_id":"fontodi-2019-flaccianello-della-pieve-toscana-italy-1-5-liter-magnum","title":"Fontodi 2019 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana Italy 1.5 Liter MAGNUM","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rvhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"colr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points James Suckling - Blackberry, black-cherry, bark and ink aromas follow through to a full body with tight, integrated tannins and a solid core of fruit at the same time. A little hard and tight now. From organically grown grapes. Needs time to open. Try after 2025.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rvhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"colr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 Points Vinous - The 2019 Flaccianello della Pieve is another potent wine from Fontodi in this vintage. That said, it has more than enough mid-palate heft and overall intensity to balance its equally imposing tannins. Black cherry, mocha, licorice, lavender, spice and tobacco fill out the layers. The 2019 needs time to integrate its oak and for the imposing tannins to soften. Drink: 2026-2044.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rvhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"colr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 Points Wine Spectator - This smooth red is highlighted by macerated black cherry, blackberry and oak spice flavors. Harmonious, with a kick of refined tannins on the long finish. A polished style with the structure to age. Sangiovese. Best from 2023 through 2040.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39795868729438,"sku":"ITA116M","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Fontodi-2012-Flaccianello-della-Pieve-toscana-Italy_2ca1fe9e-6c30-4543-8d5e-71800b14fdeb.jpg?v=1663348009"},{"product_id":"fontodi-2012-flaccianello-della-pieve-toscana-italy-1-5-liter-magnum-1","title":"Fontodi 2012 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana Italy 1.5 Liter MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e - Whereas the 2011 vintage is overtly ripe, the 2012 Flaccianello della Pieve is slightly more evolved. Instead of sweet ripeness, you get savory ripeness with dried fruit, prune, black licorice, balsam herb, rosemary essence and scorched earth. The 2012 season produced fewer flowers, and yields in this vintage were naturally reduced as a result. Like 2011, however, this vintage saw an early harvest thanks to hot and dry conditions during the summer that increased the speed of ripening. 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