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Flaccianello della Pieve 2001, Tuscany

This is a "table wine" from Tuscany in Italy. Please do not be fooled by the fact that it does not have a DOC or DOCG status.

The producer Fontodi knows what he is doing and this 100% Sangiovese has among others appeared 3 times in the top 10 wines of the Wine Spectator.

He produces 5000 cases each of this winewhich can be stored around 10 to 12 years.

This 2001 vintage was still in good shape with lovely red fruit and wet wool on the nose.The taste is almost like a claret with firm tannins craving for some nice meat.

Flaccianello della Pieve 2001, Tuscany
One of the best IGT's around...
Fontodi azienda vinicola nel cuore del Chianti Classico - Panzano Toscana

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