Winery FontodiFlaccianello della Pieve
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Flaccianello della Pieve of the Winery Fontodi is in the top 70 of wines of Colli della Toscana Centrale.
Taste structure of the Flaccianello della Pieve from the Winery Fontodi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Flaccianello della Pieve of Winery Fontodi in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Flaccianello della Pieve of Winery Fontodi in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, savory or black plum and sometimes also flavors of dried herbs, orange peel or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Flaccianello della Pieve
Pairings that work perfectly with Flaccianello della Pieve
Original food and wine pairings with Flaccianello della Pieve
The Flaccianello della Pieve of Winery Fontodi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, rack of lamb with herbs or veal blanquette burger.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fontodi's Flaccianello della Pieve.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Flaccianello della Pieve from Winery Fontodi are 2016, 2007, 2006, 2015 and 1999.
Informations about the Winery Fontodi
The Winery Fontodi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Colli della Toscana Centrale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Colli della Toscana Centrale
The wine region of Colli della Toscana Centrale is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fontodi or the Domaine Gagliole produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli della Toscana Centrale are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli della Toscana Centrale often reveals types of flavors of cream, earth or allspice and sometimes also flavors of black olive, balsamic or black plum.
The wine region of Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
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