Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 Central Tuscany IGT Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 Fontodi: Sangiovese of great elegance

Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 by Fontodi is a Colli Toscana Centrale IGT made from 100% Sangiovese, a refined and authoritative expression of Tuscan wine. It is a red wine with a strong identity, capable of uniting aromatic intensity, tasting depth, and a very fine tannic structure, offering a mature yet vibrant profile. A wine designed for those seeking balance, complexity, and a well-recognizable territorial character.

Territory and wine style

The Colli Toscana Centrale IGT designation enhances a contemporary interpretation of Sangiovese, the symbolic grape of the region and the soul of many of its best interpretations. In this case, Fontodi selects the best vineyards and interprets the vintage with a style focused on precision, concentration, and elegance. Vinification in steel with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in French oak barrels, helps define a structured yet harmonious wine, where the wood accompanies without overshadowing the purity of the fruit.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a magnificent compact and consistent ruby red. The olfactory profile is broad and articulated, with balsamic and spicy hints of vanilla, cloves, and cocoa, followed by notes of violet, sour cherry, blackberry, mulberry, and pomegranate, with a background of tobacco and humus. On the palate, it impresses with volume, concentration, and balance: freshness is pronounced, tannins are very fine, and the finish delivers a long, clean, and composed sensation. It is a Italian wine of great personality, elegant and deep.

Recommended pairings

Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 naturally pairs with important dishes from Tuscan and Italian cuisine. It is ideal with braised meats, beef fillet, roasts, game birds, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, but also with rich preparations based on mushrooms, truffles, or aged cheeses. Its structure and freshness make it suitable for refined tasting menus, where a red capable of supporting the dish without losing finesse is required.

Serving temperature

Serve Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. If possible, it is advisable to open the bottle some time in advance to enhance the aromatic expression, especially in its youthful phase. A wide glass helps to enhance the complexity of the bouquet and the progression of the sip.

Why buy it

Choosing Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 Fontodi means bringing into your cellar a reference red for those who love Sangiovese in an intense, elegant, and territorial version. It is a wine suitable for both an important dinner and a collection or aging occasion, thanks to its structure and balance. A bottle that combines prestige, identity, and versatility, with a profile capable of captivating immediately and evolving with great interest over time.