{"product_id":"fontodi-flaccianello-della-pieve-2021","title":"Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlaccianello della Pieve by Fontodi is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e from Tuscany that celebrates the purity of Sangiovese. To the eye, it displays an intense ruby red colour with elegant violet highlights. The aromatic profile is deep and complex, revealing notes of morello cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry intertwined with hints of undergrowth, leather and vanilla. The bouquet is further enriched with spicy nuances, roots, cinchona, resin and a refined touch of vetiver. On the palate, it expresses an \u003cstrong\u003eimposing structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a dense, well-integrated tannic texture and vibrant acidity. The pronounced mineral imprint leads to a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by pleasant balsamic returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Sangiovese originates in the heart of the Central Tuscan Hills, specifically in the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eConca d’Oro of Panzano in Chianti\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines, cultivated using the Guyot system, sink their roots into an exceptionally suited environment. Fontodi adopts \u003cstrong\u003enatural and sustainable methods\u003c\/strong\u003e, excluding the use of synthetic chemical products. Soil fertility is ensured by self-produced compost, obtained from pruning residues and manure from their own herd of Chianina cattle. This agronomic philosophy allows the \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic identity\u003c\/strong\u003e of the territory to be enhanced in every single bunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification involves \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e with indigenous yeasts. Maceration takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with frequent punch-downs for at least three weeks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for twenty-four months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e from Tronçais and Allier and in larger casks, then completes its journey with a period of rest in the cellar. Ideal if decanted for about an hour and served at a temperature between eighteen and twenty degrees, it pairs magnificently with \u003cstrong\u003egame dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, pork and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the Conca d’Oro of Panzano in Chianti, \u003cstrong\u003eFlaccianello della Pieve\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the excellence of the Fontodi winery, founded in 1968. Crafted by oenologist Franco Bernabei, this \u003cstrong\u003eorganic Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects pure Tuscan identity through the use of sustainable practices, such as nourishing the vineyards with manure from the estate’s Chianina cattle. This profound respect for nature culminates in the sublime 2021 vintage, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e98 points by Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering an austere and refined tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fontodi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954636943531,"sku":"55796","price":128.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/fontodi-flaccianello-della-pieve-2021_55796_1_0d063e68-d576-49d0-95b8-54f8558c3d5f.webp?v=1773761176","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-se\/products\/fontodi-flaccianello-della-pieve-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}