Flaccianello della Pieve 2017 – Fontodi

The Excellence of Panzano in Chianti

The Flaccianello della Pieve 2017 from Fontodi represents one of the highest expressions of Tuscan Sangiovese. Produced exclusively from estate-owned vineyards located in the prestigious Conca d’Oro of Panzano, this wine is born from the desire to exalt the territory through certified organic farming and high-level winemaking practices. In every vintage, Flaccianello tells the story of strength, purity, and harmony of a unique terroir, in a perfect synthesis of tradition and innovation.

The 2017 vintage was complex, marked by a hot and dry climate, rewarding those who, like Fontodi, managed the vineyards with sensitivity and discipline. The result is a wine of extraordinary concentration, yet always capable of maintaining elegance and freshness.

Vineyard: The Soul of the Conca d’Oro

The vineyards destined for Flaccianello lie at the heart of the Conca d’Oro, a natural amphitheater south of Panzano characterized by galestro soils, rich in rocks and highly draining, perfect for Sangiovese. Cultivation follows certified organic principles, aiming to preserve biodiversity and promote the full expression of the land.

Canopy management, cluster thinning, and manual selective harvesting allow only perfect grapes to be picked, capable of undergoing a long and ambitious aging process.

Winemaking: Precision and Respect

In the cellar, Flaccianello 2017 is vinified through spontaneous fermentations in stainless steel vats, with long maceration on the skins to naturally extract aromas and structure.

The wine is then aged for at least 24 months in French oak barriques, both new and second-use, with a slow maturation process that respects the wine’s natural rhythm. Only after additional months of bottle aging is Flaccianello released onto the market, ready to evolve for decades.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it shows an intense and deep ruby red color, with violet reflections indicating youth and concentration.

On the nose, the wine offers a powerful and refined bouquet: black cherry, blackcurrant, dried plum, and violet intertwine with notes of sweet tobacco, bitter cocoa, oriental spices, and a subtle mineral hint.

On the palate, it is broad and enveloping, with silky tannins and a solid structure perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity. The finish is very long, complex, with fruity and balsamic returns that invite another sip.

Food Pairings

Flaccianello della Pieve 2017 pairs magnificently with important red meat dishes, noble game such as deer or wild boar, succulent roasts, and braised meats. It also shines alongside aged hard cheeses or dishes based on truffles.

Technical Sheet

• Designation: Colli Toscana Centrale IGT

• Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese

• Production Area: Conca d’Oro, Panzano in Chianti

• Soil Type: Galestro

• Altitude: 400-500 meters above sea level

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, long maceration

• Aging: 24 months in French oak barriques

• Alcohol Content: 15%

• Serving Temperature: 18°C

• Aging Potential: Over 30 years

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Panzano, Chianti

The Fontodi winery, belonging to the Manetti family since 1968, is an organic company located in Panzano, in Chianti. With over 100 of its 220 hectares planted with vineyards, Fontodi specializes in the valorisation of Sangiovese, cultivated according to the principles of sustainability and naturalness, without the use of chemical products. The company uses compost derived from pruning residues and manure from internal Chianina breeding to fertilize the vineyards, aiming for high-quality wine production that is representative of the territory. Winemaking takes place in the modern cellar, designed to work by gravity, preserving the integrity of the grapes.