Ratings
WA: 95
Rating 95
Drink Date 2016 - 2032
Reviewed by Monica Larner
Issue Date 28th Apr 2017
Source 230, The Wine Advocate
Like the Vigna del Sorbo, the 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve spends a few additional months in botte grande than usual. The wine still breathes in large oak cask, but the environment is slightly more reductive oxygen-free compared to smaller barrique, thus allowing for a more complete and slower integration that is necessary in a cool vintage like this. The result is a beautifully complete wine that takes a few minutes to spread its wings. The bouquet starts off with a timid personality, but soon reaches a full regime
WS/JS: 95
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2001 Doctorwine:
96 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2001 on 28.05.2015 with 96 of 100 points.
"Made from only Sangiovese grapes from a single vineyard, in Panzano near Pieve di San Leonino in the southernmost part of the Chianti Classico zone in the province of Florence. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of over 400m above sea level and the grapes produced a wine with a fairly intense ruby-garnet color. The bouquet was initially contracted and reduced but then opened up with notes of violet, black cherry and leather. The mouthfeel was quite pronounced, nicely upheld by the acidity, with particularly sweet tannins and a long and subtle finish. This particularly good vintage produced a Sangiovese that is as good as it gets."
yr. 1991 Doctorwine:
83 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1991 on 07.05.2013 with 83 of 100 points.
"Could this have just been an unlucky bottle? Given the seriousness of this winery it could very well be the case. Unfortunately, this 1991 kind of disappointed us all because, while it was objectively good, we had greater expectations. It was a two-tier wine with an aroma that rested on evolved scents with wet leaves, tamarind and consistent smokiness, along with honey and almond. The flavor, on the other hand, was still lively thanks to a nice consistency, an excellent resolution and an acidity that continued to keep the wine alive. The finish was of average length, even if a bit covered, with a fresh acidity."
yr. 2005 Doctorwine:
92 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2005 on 17.02.2012 with 92 of 100 points.
"Every once in a while in my tastings I tell you about a wine which has been a great love of mine. This was one of these and one never forgets their first loves! Pure Sangiovese, made with extreme care and great professionalism. Its drinkability is a first class. The color is crimson red with bright glints, the taste satisfying, long, very elegant and fresh tannins, as much as needed. The nose is precise to a millimeter, no dribbling."
yr. 1995 Doctorwine:
95 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1995 on 22.09.2011 with 95 of 100 points.
"A late harvest, with picking that ended in the second half of October: it gave rise to a particularly gutsy Flaccianello, which initially wasn't really understood. It now displays a rather intense bright garnet colour and inviting, very complex perfumes of extraordinary breadth. Its nose ranges from hints of violets to notes of tobacco, liquorice and nuances of freshly stewed sour cherries. Its flavour is forthright and elegant, almost aristocratic, with crisp acidity and some tannins in evidence. The finish is very long."
yr. 2007 Doctorwine:
95 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2007 on 22.09.2011 with 95 of 100 points.
"This was a uniformly hot year, but without any sudden excessive rises in temperature, and the harvest was early. This is a very rich but nonetheless delicious Flaccianello, which is almost exotic in style. The colour is a very intense and concentrated ruby. The nose is broad and ethereal, with spicy and balsamic notes alongside the more usual ones of sour cherries and sweet violets. It is full-bodied and rich on the palate, with abundant tannins subdued by loads of alcohol and glycerine (for the first time, it has 15% alcohol by volume). This is a huge, monumental wine, but one that is well-balanced and pleasant to drink. The finish is very long and warming."
yr. 2004 Doctorwine:
92 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2004 on 22.09.2011 with 92 of 100 points.
"This was a very decent vintage, but the Flaccianello was rather controversial, especially because of the reductive notes that initially compromised the elegance of its fruit. It has improved greatly over time. It now displays an intense and concentrated ruby-garnet colour and even quite complex perfumes, with evident notes of tobacco and of leather, along with some faintly animal hints. The flavour is forceful and assertive, with still exuberant but not aggressive tannins, and fruit of notable impact. The finish is very long."
yr. 1990 Doctorwine:
92 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1990 on 22.09.2011 with 92 of 100 points.
"This comes from a very decent vintage, which was fairly hot but also not too precocious. It has an intense garnet colour and an enticing, complex nose, with very evident floral notes and smoky, mineral hints reminiscent of tar and liquorice and suggestions of sour cherry jam. There are tobacco and leather underlying. The flavour is gutsy and vertical, very lively and even youthful, and well sustained by acidity, which dominates the wine's taste profile. The finish is quite long and restrained."
yr. 1999 Doctorwine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1999 on 22.09.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
"This was a very good year, with a harvest that took place at just the right time. This Flaccianello started off its life slightly rustic, only becoming more elegant with time. It has an intense ruby-garnet colour with good concentration. Its aromas are appealing and intense. Though initially closed and reductive, they then opened up to become broad and complex, with notes of sweet violets, sour cherries, flint, tobacco and leather. Its flavour is intense, with good sustaining acidity and a still fairly marked tannic vein. The finish is long and quite warming."
yr. 1997 Doctorwine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1997 on 22.09.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
"A hot year - the first of a long series - and also an early vintage, but one that at Panzano yielded wines that were less flabby than in other hotter zones in Tuscany. The colour is an intense garnet, with good concentration. Its nose is very appealing, with hints of ripe fruits, sour cherries, tamarind and almost spicy as well as faintly mineral notes. There are initial hints of reduction which disappear after a minute or so in the glass. It is well-balanced, though a bit mellower than some other vintages because of the richness of its glycerine content. The finish is long and warming."
yr. 2000 Doctorwine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2000 on 22.09.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
"A hot and rather dry vintage, in which picking took place fairly early and the grapes tended to be somewhat overripe. This is a surprising Flaccianello, which was just about ready to drink when it was released but continues to age very gracefully. Its garnet colour is intense and concentrated. The bouquet is rich and even broad, with notes of ripe fruit and of flowers: there are hints of violets, raspberries, sour cherries and tamarind, and then of tobacco and leather. Its flavour is particularly smooth, rounded and warming, and the finish is long and alcoholic."
yr. 2006 Doctorwine:
88 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2006 on 22.09.2011 with 88 of 100 points.
"This was a hot year, with some periods with very high temperatures indeed. The Flaccianello is very rich and a bit over the top, but also slightly “stiffâ€. The colour is a very intense, concentrated ruby. The nose is ethereal, with almost penetrating alcohol and scents of sour cherries in brandy, leather and more animal-like and rustic hints in the background. It is fairly aggressive on the palate, with tannins very much in evidence - even more than the acidity, so as almost to represent a change in style. The finish is long and alcoholic."
yr. 1996 Doctorwine:
87 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1996 on 22.09.2011 with 87 of 100 points.
"This was an average year, which was a little bit rainy towards the end of the harvest and generally rather cool. It produced a very slender but fairly long-lived Flaccianello, perhaps a bit lacking in complexity. The colour is very attractive: a lively, almost brilliant garnet. Its aromas are not all that broad-ranging, with notes that are still fruity (of sour cherries and raspberries) as well as faintly decadent hints that are redolent of liquorice and soya sauce. The flavour is gutsy, with perhaps just a little bit too much acidity, and there is a medium-long finish."
yr. 2003 Doctorwine:
88 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2003 on 05.09.2011 with 88 of 100 points.
"This was an extremely hot and dry year, which yielded wines with lots of alcohol, but also with rather green tannins. The Flaccianello is something of an exception to this rule and expresses itself with its habitual class. It has an intense garnet colour. Its bouquet is enveloping and ethereal, with a penetrating alcohol component and scents of cocoa, tamarind, leather and sour cherries in brandy. Its flavour is a bit angular thanks to the rather rough tannins, only partly mitigated by the softness of the glycerine. The finish is fairly long and warming."
yr. 2014 The Wine Front:
94 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2014 on 04.11.2018 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
98 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2019 on 01.11.2022 with 98 of 100 points.
"Deep and extremely complex on the nose showing notes of wet geraniums, hot asphalt, guaranà, sour cherries, blackberries, rose petals, juniper berries and black pepper. Full bodied, perfectly matured tannins of incredible silkiness on the palate and a smooth, iconic finale which shows luminosity and an engaging personality. One of the best Flaccianello della Pieve ever tasted. Better from 2025."
yr. 2019 Falstaff:
99 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2019 on 01.10.2022 with 99 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubinrot. In der Nase zarte Preiselbeere, etwas Kirsche und edle Würze, hält sich insgesamt zurück. Am Gaumen eng und dicht gewoben, dabei sehr geschliffen, sehr saftig im Verlauf, im Finale sehr lange und druckvoll, endet auf leicht erdigen Noten, wird hervorragend reifen."
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2018 on 01.07.2022 with 92 of 100 points.
"Aromas of French oak mingle with ripe plum and balsamic whiffs of camphor on this 100% Sangiovese. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the palate exhibits dried cherry, prune, licorice and tobacco alongside the warmth of evident alcohol and hints of mint. Assertive, close-grained tannins leave a drying close. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2018 Falstaff:
97 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2018 on 01.02.2022 with 97 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes, sattes Rubin mit feinem Granatschimmer. Intensive Nase, eröffnet mit Noten nach Zigarrenkiste, dann nach Waldhimbeere, Brombeere und feinen Gewürzen. Sattes, herzhaftes Tannin das sich in vielen Schichten aufbaut, kernig, viel reife Beerenfrucht, erdige Komponenten im Finale."
yr. 2018 Vinum Wine Magazine:
19 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2022 with 19 of 20 points.
"Legendärer reinsortiger Sangiovese aus der Conca d´Oro von Panzano: Schmeichelnde Blume nach Himbeeren, Gewürzen und Flieder; dicht gebaut, die Tannine fein gesponnen, durch eine kraftvolle Säure unterstützt, von grosser Eleganz und doch auch Fülle, betörend lang. Auch in diesem ausgewogenen Jahrgang sehr gelungen!"
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
97 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2018 on 01.09.2021 with 97 of 100 points.
"Camaleontico e decisamente visionario mostra note di gerani bagnati, ibisco, cedro in pezzi, coriandolo e tante erbe officinali. In sottofondo le nuance di mandarino e pomelo descrivono la matrice secondaria succosa e diretta. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di grana fine perfettamente fusi e polimerizzati ed un finale di stampo classico ampio e leggiadro. Emozionante espressione made in Panzano. Meglio dal 2023."
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.04.2021 with 96 of 100 points.
"Aromas of baked plum, blue flower, French oak and camphor are front and center on this bold, full-bodied red. Made entirely with organically grown Sangiovese, the delicious palate boasts concentration and a weightless elegance, doling out layers of ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice, cocoa and carob framed in tightly wound, close-grained tannins. Give it a few more years to fully develop. Drink 2023-2037. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
98 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2021 with 98 of 100 points.
"Sattes, tiefdunkles Rubin. Kompakte, konzentrierte Nase, zeigt Noten nach schwarzer Trüffel, Brombeere, etwas Schwarzkirsche, dazu feine balsamische Töne. Am Gaumen kraftvoll und zupackend, zeigt griffiges Tannin in vielen Schichten, ummantelt von viel süßem Schmelz, satt und lange, ein Rohdiamant, der durch die Zeit noch geschliffen werden muss."
yr. 2009 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
96 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2009 on 01.07.2020 with 96 of 100 points.
"Fragole, prugne nere, ribes e fiori rossi in un vino che dona freschezza e positività al primo impatto. Corpo pieno, tannini morbidi e ancora vibranti ed un finale compatto e dalla grande luminosità . Delizioso ora ma ha ancora tanta strada davanti a sè."
yr. 2013 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
98 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2020 with 98 of 100 points.
"Il Flaccianello della Pieve nell'annata 2013 colpisce a primo impatto nelle note profonde di natura dark che rievocano fortemente la presenza di prugne nere, more, liquirizia dolce, amarene, fiori rossi pressati e violetta selvatica. La matrice secondaria di eguale fattura conserva la stessa intensità nelle note di asfalto bollente e nocciole tostate. Corpo pieno, potente all'ingresso mostra dei tannini che in modo sinergico si fondono all'acidità laterale vibrante di naturale espressione ed un finale preciso di lunga progressione. La trama tannica ancora leggermente rigida evidenzia una solida qualità in un millesimo di straordinaria qualità a Panzano. Meglio dal 2022."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.07.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
"Made entirely with Sangiovese, this offers aromas of wild berry, new leather, exotic spice and eucalyptus. Full bodied and enveloping, the firm palate doles out mature Marasca cherry, prune, licorice and tobacco alongside youthfully assertive, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced and lends tension. It's still young so give it time to unwind and fully develop. Drink 2026-2036. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 1995 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 1995 on 01.06.2020 with 96 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubingranat. Duftet nach Rosmarin und Lorbeer, dunkle Kirschfrucht, saftig. Süße, verführerische Frucht, noch sehr vital, viel Wein, wird hinten sehr lange, sehr kompakt."
yr. 2017 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
94 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.05.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
"Disarmante nel calice grazie alla tridimensionalità della matrice che induce facili emozioni nella vastità sensoriale. Una collina di note che dall'alto al basso descrivono nel calice prugne rosse, ciliegie, amarene, mirtilli pressati e lamponi. Il sottofondo denota una sottile presenza agrumata legata alla dolcezza delle note di vaniglia e nocciole tostate. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini armonici sapientemente integrati ed un finale di media-lunga persistenza dal retrogusto di caffè e spezie indiane. Meglio dal 2022."
yr. 2016 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
98 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.03.2020 with 98 of 100 points.
"Inchiostro o asfalto bollente il colore intenso e di nero profilo di questo Flaccianello della Pieve in un'annata storica in Toscana. Delicatamente violenta l'imposizione dei suoi profumi che ricordano le amarene dolci, le prugne nere, le more e la liquirizia. Tanto asfalto caldo in sottofondo.Incredibile la quantità di erbe officinali che dominano lo sfondo con sentori di rosmarino, timo e maggiorana. Corpo pieno, solido e compatto nella matrice gustativa, mostra tannini vellutati che sembrano pennellare il palato ed un finale mordente e di gran carattere. Siamo davanti ad un vino che impone potenza, eleganza e precisione ed emoziona in tutto il suo essere. Meglio dal 2022 al 2028 ed oltre."
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
98 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.02.2020 with 98 of 100 points.
"Sattes, tiefdunkles Rubin. Fleischige, dichte Nase, nach reifen Zwetschken, Brombeeren, dazu Noten von Kardamom und Leder. Schlägt am Gaumen ein Pfauenrad an Eindrücken und Aromen, saftige Frucht, öffnet sich mit griffigem, feinem Tannin in vielen Schichten, rollt lange über den Gaumen."
yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:
19 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.12.2019 with 19 of 20 points.
"Duftet verführerisch nach Kirschen, schwarzem Pfeffer und Lakritze; die Tannine punktgenau und doch voller Finesse, die Säure perfekt ausbalanciert, endet in einem ellenlangen Finale mit einem Potpourri von Steinobst, Trüffel und Gewürzen. Toscanità pur, die aber mit ihrer Finesse auch hervorragend zu einem Wiener Tafelspitz passen würde."
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
98 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2015 on 01.02.2019 with 98 of 100 points.
"Sattes, dunkles Rubin. Kompakte und intensive Nase, duftet nach Brombeeren, Waldhimbeeren, dunklen Kirschen und Tabak. In Ansatz und Verlauf sehr satt, viel saftige Frucht, entfaltet sich mit geschliffenem, dichtem Tannin, im Finale dann fester Druck."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2018 with 95 of 100 points.
"Balancing structure and finesse, this full-bodied red delivers aromas and flavors of black-skinned berry, licorice, exotic spice and raspberry compote. Tightly knit, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide the age-worthy backbone. Drink 2020-2024. Cellar Selection."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2013 on 01.02.2017 with 95 of 100 points.
"Sattes, tiefdunkles Rubin. Eröffnet in der Nase mit leicht rauchigen Noten, etwas Graphit, dann viel Zwetschken und schwarze Kirschen, im Hintergrund nach Kardamom. Sehr dicht und satt in Ansatz und Verlauf, viel dunkle Frucht, vor allem Brombeeren und Zwetschken, kompaktes, zupackendes Tannin, entwickelt satten Druck."
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2017 with 93 of 100 points.
"Made entirely with organically farmed Sangiovese, this opens with aromas mature black-skinned fruit, French oak, exotic spice and a whiff of blue flower. The vibrant palate is both elegant and structured, delivering juicy black cherry, pomegranate, mocha, licorice and a potpourri of cooking spice. It's well balanced, with bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. It already dazzles, but hold for even more complexity. Drink 2018-2028."
yr. 2013 Vinum Wine Magazine:
18 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2016 with 18 of 20 points.
"Intensives Bouquet nach Schwarzbeeren und Bitterschokolade, auch Noten von Veilchen, Leder und Tabak; der Ansatz saftig, die Tannine geschliffen und perfekt integriert, schöner Schmelz, schöne Länge, hat Fülle, Rasse, Geschmeidigkeit. Ein Sangiovese, wie er sein sollte."
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2016 with 96 of 100 points.
"Sattes, tiefdunkles Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit viel präsenter Frucht, eingelegte Kirschen und Brombeeren, etwas Zwetschken, spannend. Legt am Gaumen richtig los, im Ansatz saftige Kirsch- und Brombeerfrucht, öffnet sich dann mit dichtem, herzhaftem Tannin, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, Tiefe und Druck im Finale."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
"Dense and brooding, this opens with aromas of dried cherry marinated in spirits, cured meat, scorched earth, leather and French oak. The concentrated palate offers black cherry, plum, vanilla, licorice and robust tannins alongside the heat of evident alcohol that throws it off-balance."
