Fontodi – Flaccianello della Pieve 2011 – Tuscany Italy

Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2011 is a rich, polished 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s best parcels in Panzano in Chianti, combining the warmth of the vintage with freshness, spice and serious length.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Sangiovese
• Region / Appellation: Colli Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2011
• Vineyards: Selection of Fontodi’s best estate vineyards in Panzano in Chianti
• Aging: 24 months in new French oak, followed by 2 months in large oak cask
• Style: Full-bodied, opulent, structured dry Sangiovese

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Black currant, raspberry, blackberry and red cherry
• Aromatic Detail: Violet, nutmeg, chocolate, coffee, truffle, rose and balsamic notes
• Structure: Rich and textural with velvety, well-proportioned tannins and balancing freshness
• Finish: Long, savory and persistent

The warm 2011 vintage gives Flaccianello extra generosity and texture, but the wine retains the freshness and savory detail that keep it distinctly Sangiovese.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A plush but balanced expression of Fontodi’s flagship 100% Sangiovese
• Combines dark fruit, spice and floral complexity with a long structured finish
• A strong mature-vintage choice for collectors who want richness without losing freshness

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina
• Roast lamb or braised beef
• Mushroom, truffle and aged Pecorino dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of full-bodied, age-worthy Tuscan Sangiovese
✓ Drinkers who enjoy ripe fruit with savory and floral complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer delicate, low-tannin reds

🏅 Scores

95 Points – James Suckling
95 Points – Wine Spectator
94 Points – Wine Advocate

🏭 Production

Fontodi makes Flaccianello from a selection of its best estate vineyards. The winery’s current Flaccianello profile lists average production at about 60,000 bottles.