Fontodi – Flaccianello della Pieve 2009 – Tuscany Italy

Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2009 is a 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s best vineyards in Panzano in Chianti, showing ripe fruit, firm tannins, purity, and finesse.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Sangiovese
• Region / Appellation: Colli Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2009
• Vineyards: Selection of Fontodi’s best estate vineyards in Panzano in Chianti
• Vinification: Stainless steel with indigenous yeasts; matured in French oak
• Style: Ripe, structured, age-worthy dry Sangiovese

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Ripe, juicy red and dark fruit
• Profile: Pure and focused
• Structure: Firm tannins framed by generous fruit
• Finish: Persistent and refined

The 2009 is generous and extroverted while retaining the purity and finesse that define Flaccianello, with ripe fruit carrying its firm tannic frame.

❤️ Why We Love It

• 100% Sangiovese selected from Fontodi’s best estate vineyards
• Balances ripe fruit generosity with firm structure
• Shows impressive purity and finesse within a powerful vintage profile

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina
• Wild boar ragù or braised beef
• Aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of structured, ripe Tuscan Sangiovese
✓ Collectors who value purity, finesse, and aging potential
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, low-tannin reds

94 Points – Wine Advocate