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Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve 2014

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Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve 2014 represents the pinnacle of Tuscan winemaking, crafted in the heart of the prestigious Chianti Classico region. Produced by Fontodi, one of the area's most respected estates, this iconic wine showcases the unique terroir and exceptional tradition that define Tuscany’s finest expressions.

From a vintage celebrated for its ideal balance of climate and soil, the 2014 Flaccianello Della Pieve delivers a compelling combination of power and elegance. The season’s well-timed weather fostered optimal ripening, resulting in a wine rich with depth, structure, and aging potential. This careful attention to vineyard management and artisanal winemaking techniques ensures each bottle captures the essence of Sangiovese at its best.

On the nose, Flaccianello Della Pieve 2014 offers intense aromas of ripe cherries, wild berries, and hints of violet, layered with subtle notes of spice, leather, and earth. The palate is equally impressive, revealing a harmonious balance of vibrant fruit, velvety tannins, and refreshing acidity that carries through to a long, refined finish. This complexity and finesse underscore why it consistently ranks among Tuscany’s top Sangiovese wines.

Acclaimed by critics worldwide, this vintage earned an outstanding 96 points from Antonio Galloni, reflecting its exceptional quality and place among premium Italian wines. Sourced from a premium private cellar, this bottle provides an exclusive opportunity to experience a wine that combines tradition, terroir, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Flaccianello Della Pieve 2014 pairs beautifully with rich Tuscan cuisine including grilled meats, hearty pasta dishes, and aged cheeses, enhancing every sophisticated dining experience. As a benchmark for Chianti Classico excellence, it exemplifies why Fontodi remains synonymous with refined quality and enduring Italian winemaking heritage.

Variety
Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Vintage
2014
Bottle Size
750ml (Bottle)
Closure
Cork
Cellaring
15 Plus Years
Organic Substance
None
Oak Type
Slavonian
Style
Red
Brand
Fontodi


Lot # 019
System ID # 414753

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The 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve will probably drink well a bit earlier than the Vigna del Sorbo, as it has more midpalate creaminess, softer contours and a slightly more immediate personality. Even so, the translucent finesse of the vintage is very much in evidence. A rush of black cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice, chocolate and spice infuses the sweet, creamy finish.
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 of red fruit and spice that is so specific to this celebrated selection of Sangiovese from Panzano in Chianti. The September heat (following a gray, soggy summer) helped to eventually achieve fully ripened tannins. There is no greenness or astringency to disturb the soft and velvety mouthfeel. Thanks to severe fruit selection, production of the 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve is one-third less than average. Giovanni Manetti calls 2014 'a vintage of opportunity.' Although Panzano saw less average rainfall in 2014 compared to neighboring villages, Fontodi vineyards required double the work that year. This is an impressive achievement.

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