Fontodi – Flaccianello della Pieve 2013 – Tuscany Italy

Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2013 is a 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s best vineyards in Panzano in Chianti, marked by precise dark fruit, dense structure, vibrant acidity, and a long finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Sangiovese
• Region / Appellation: Colli Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2013
• Vineyards: Selection of Fontodi’s best estate vineyards in Panzano in Chianti
• Vinification: Stainless steel with indigenous yeasts; matured in French oak
• Style: Precise, full-bodied, structured dry Sangiovese

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Blueberry, blackberry, currant, and black cherry
• Aromatic Detail: Floral notes, licorice, mocha, and spice
• Structure: Dense and focused with bright acidity and firm tannins
• Finish: Long and precise

The 2013 is focused and energetic, with dark fruit, floral and savory detail, and a dense tannic structure held in balance by bright acidity.

❤️ Why We Love It

• 100% Sangiovese selected from Fontodi’s best estate vineyards
• Combines impressive density with precision and freshness
• Firm structure and a long finish give it strong aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina
• Wild boar ragù or roast lamb
• Aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of focused, structured Tuscan Sangiovese
✓ Collectors who value dark fruit, bright acidity, and firm tannins
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, immediately simple reds

97 Points – James Suckling
93 Points – Wine Enthusiast