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2012 Fontodi "Flaccianello della Pieve" Toscana

2012 Fontodi "Flaccianello della Pieve" Toscana

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Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2012 Fontodi "Flaccianello della Pieve" Toscana (97DC, 97VN, 94JS, 94RP). Vinous: "Tasted next to the 2012 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo, the Flaccianello is richer, deeper and more flamboyant. Super-ripe red stone fruit, smoke, licorice and dark spices meld together in a deep, powerful wine. The 2012 is impressive, but personally I prefer the finesse and freshness of the Sorbo. The greater influence of new French oak is also felt in the wine's texture. Still, that is splitting hairs, as the level here is high. Very high. (AG)" (10/2016)

Included in this lot · 4 bottles

Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources on release and stored in a professional storage facility by a NY-based collector. Delivered to K&L via refrigerated transit.

2012 Fontodi "Flaccianello della Pieve" Toscana

2012 Fontodi "Flaccianello della Pieve" Toscana

97DC
97VN
94JS
94RP
Quantity:4Bottle Size:750 mlCondition:Excellent

Reviews

97

Decanter

10/2018
Manetti calls 2012 'the vintage of two faces': summer was very hot until mid-August, when some rain brought cooler temperatures which slowed down ripening. In chillier zones than Panzano, Sangiovese struggled to ripen, he says. Even more expressive than when it was initially released, the 2012 has a decidedly exotic manner. Saffron, liquorice and cardamom overlay violets and earth. The tannins are polished with an intriguing chalky texture. It's compact and full but balanced, with a core of vibrant acidity and a long explosive finish. This has the bones to age brilliantly. (MM)

97

Vinous

10/2016
Tasted next to the 2012 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo, the Flaccianello is richer, deeper and more flamboyant. Super-ripe red stone fruit, smoke, licorice and dark spices meld together in a deep, powerful wine. The 2012 is impressive, but personally I prefer the finesse and freshness of the Sorbo. The greater influence of new French oak is also felt in the wine's texture. Still, that is splitting hairs, as the level here is high. Very high. (AG)

SKU: 2078113

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