2022

Flaccianello

Fontodi Winery zum Winzer

Red Wine Multi-layered

LAND/REGION

Italy,Tuscany

Alcohol content:

15%

Classification:

Toscana IGT

Drinking temperature:

18°C

Grape Variety:

Sangiovese

Optimal drinking window:

5 to 15 years

Deep, brilliant ruby red

Intense notes of dark cherries, blackberries, violets, complemented by hints of tobacco, cedar wood, and fine spices

Dry, powerful and elegant, with a complex structure, silky tannins, lively acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish

Ideal with braised beef, lamb, game dishes, aged Pecorino or mushroom risotto

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Closure

Crown cap

Organic

Yes

Subregion

Chianti

The Flaccianello della Pieve IGT 2022 from Fontodi is a pure Sangiovese from Panzano in Chianti, produced from a selection of the estate’s finest vineyards. Fontodi farms its vineyards organically and uses exclusively estate-grown grapes. Harvesting is carried out by hand, with careful selection of the bunches. The vineyards are located in the Conca d’Oro, south of Panzano, an area characterised by galestro-rich soils, abundant sunlight and marked temperature differences between day and night. After harvest, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Maceration on the skins lasts for at least three weeks. Flaccianello then matures for 24 months in barriques and French oak casks. This ageing process enhances the structure and depth of the Sangiovese while keeping its sense of place firmly at the centre. In the glass, the 2022 vintage shows a bright ruby-red colour. The nose is intense, combining wild berries with subtle notes of dried blood orange, alongside earthy and spicy nuances. On the palate, the wine is powerful, juicy and compact, with precise fruit, savoury tension and dense tannins. The finish is long, concentrated and defined by a pronounced structure.