{"product_id":"fontodi-2011-flaccianello-della-pieve-toscana-igt","title":"Fontodi 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana Italy","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFontodi 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana IGT – Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points Wine Spectator • 95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate • 95 Points James Suckling • 94 Points Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#14 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFontodi 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional Super Tuscan red wine from the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFontodi estate in Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Ranked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#14 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this remarkable vintage showcases the richness, elegance and aging potential that have made Flaccianello one of Italy's most celebrated 100% Sangiovese wines. Sourced from Fontodi's organically farmed vineyards in the prestigious Conca d'Oro area, the 2011 vintage combines extraordinary concentration with the distinctive character of Tuscany's celebrated terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2011 Flaccianello opens with captivating aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe blackberry, blueberry, dark plum and red cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by layers of violet, sweet spice, licorice, roasted coffee and truffle. The palate is rich and beautifully concentrated, delivering lush dark fruit, subtle chocolate, balsamic herbs and refreshing citrus undertones. Silky, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity create exceptional harmony, leading to a long, complex finish with lingering notes of menthol, savory spice and earthy minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% organically grown Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 2011 Flaccianello was aged for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 months in new French oak barrels followed by two months in large oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, developing remarkable depth, richness and refined texture. With outstanding critical acclaim and a prestigious Wine Spectator Top 100 ranking, this mature Super Tuscan offers collectors and enthusiasts an opportunity to experience one of Fontodi's most highly regarded vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fontodi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flaccianello della Pieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colli Toscana Centrale IGT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fontodi Estate, Conca d'Oro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Organically grown grapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24 months in new French oak barrels, followed by two months in large oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-bodied, rich, elegant and complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Super Tuscan Red Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 97 Wine Spectator | 95 Wine Advocate | 95 James Suckling | 94 Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #14 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blackberry, blueberry, dark plum, red cherry, violet, licorice, roasted coffee, truffle, chocolate and sweet spice. Rich and beautifully balanced with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, complex finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent with bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted rack of lamb, braised wild boar, porcini mushroom risotto, truffle pasta and aged Pecorino Toscano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At approximately 15 years of age, the 2011 Flaccianello is entering a mature stage of development. Wine Advocate suggested drinking through 2030, while Vinous recommended through 2031. Well-stored bottles may continue to develop additional savory and earthy complexity. 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