Fontodi is a certified-organic estate in Tuscany that has belonged to the Manetti family since 1968. The property extends over 130 hectares, 70 planted with vines. The estate’s guiding principle is respect of nature and sustainability letting them produce wines that are better, purer, and a truer expression of the grape and the territory.

Flaccianello della Pieve is 100% Sangiovese from a selection of the best vineyards in the Colli Toscania Centrale IGT region. At the modern, gravity-fed winery, the juice ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts for at least 3 weeks. The wine ages in Troncais and Allier (French) oak barrels for 24 months.

The 2020 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve is a truly exquisite vintage. As a Sangiovese varietal, this red wine hails from the sun-drenched vineyards of Tuscany, a region renowned for its rich winemaking heritage and unique terroir. The brilliance of the Italian sun, the earthy soil, and the cool Mediterranean breeze have all conspired to create a wine that is truly a masterpiece.

On first glance, the wine presents an alluring deep red color, a promise of the richness that lies within. As you uncork the bottle, the wine begins to tell its story. The bouquet wafts up, a complex melody of ripe dark fruits, delicate spice, and subtle hints of tobacco and leather. Each scent plays its part in constructing the wine's unique character.

On the palate, the 2020 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve does not disappoint. The wine displays a full-bodied profile, with robust flavors of black cherry, plum, and a hint of earthy truffle. As the wine breathes, it begins to reveal layers of complexity - a whisper of aged oak, a hint of dark chocolate, and a trace of espresso. The tannins are firm yet supple, providing a well-structured backbone to this complex wine.

The finish is long and satisfying, leaving behind a lingering taste of sweet berry and savory herbs. This is a wine that holds its own, with an individuality that reflects the uniqueness of its Tuscan origins. The 2020 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve is a testament to the unwavering dedication of the Fontodi winemakers. It is a wine to be savored, a wine to be remembered.