Flaccianello della Pieve 2022 Colli Toscana Centrale IGT Fontodi MAGNUM wooden box

Flaccianello della Pieve 2022 Fontodi Magnum, great Tuscan Sangiovese

Flaccianello della Pieve 2022 by Fontodi is a Colli Toscana Centrale IGT with a strong personality, offered in a magnum format with a wooden box. It’s a wine designed for those seeking a great Italian red that combines elegance, depth, and expressive intensity, with the solidity of a 100% Sangiovese that has an authoritative and recognizable profile.

Territory and wine style

This wine interprets the Tuscan territory with a precise and contemporary style, keeping the identity of the grape variety at its core. The Colli Toscana Centrale IGT designation allows for a refined and free interpretation of Sangiovese, while Fontodi enhances its varietal purity and the definition of the sip. The production approach, with a passage in steel and subsequent aging in French oak, contributes to building a harmonious, balanced red of great finesse, where the woody component supports without overshadowing the fruit.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents an intense and bright ruby red color. On the nose, it offers a rich and complex bouquet, with hints of violet, sour cherry, blackberries, and pomegranate, followed by balsamic, spicy nuances and notes of cocoa, tobacco, and humus. On the palate, it is full, deep, and well-structured, with a fine and integrated tannic texture, supported by a freshness that gives lift to the sip. The finish is long, clean, and persistent, with an elegant profile and great balance.

Recommended pairings

Flaccianello della Pieve 2022 Fontodi pairs coherently with structured and flavorful dishes. It is ideal with braised meats, roasts, beef fillet, game birds, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, porcini mushrooms, truffles, and aged cheeses. Its tasting energy and freshness make it perfect for an important table, where a red capable of supporting the cuisine without losing elegance is needed.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature for Flaccianello della Pieve 2022 is between 16 and 18°C. If tasted young, it can benefit from a brief oxygenation in a decanter or directly in the glass, allowing its aromatic profile to express itself more fully. A wide glass helps to enhance complexity, depth, and persistence.

Why buy it

Choosing Flaccianello della Pieve 2022 Fontodi Magnum means bringing home a high-profile Sangiovese, capable of offering immediate pleasure and excellent prospects for evolution. The magnum format, combined with the wooden box, increases its perceived value and makes it particularly suitable for an important gift, a special occasion, or for those looking to buy wine online with a selective and prestigious touch.