Flaccianello della Pieve 2001
Author | Daniele Cernilli |
Date of publication | 28/05/15 |
Score | 96/100
DoctorWine Award greater than 95![]() |
Denomination | _ |
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Current price | 85.00 € |
Country | Toscana |
Nation | Italia |
Made from only Sangiovese grapes from a single vineyard, in Panzano near Pieve di San Leonino in the southernmost part of the Chianti Classico zone in the province of Florence. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of over 400m above sea level and the grapes produced a wine with a fairly intense ruby-garnet color. The bouquet was initially contracted and reduced but then opened up with notes of violet, black cherry and leather. The mouthfeel was quite pronounced, nicely upheld by the acidity, with particularly sweet tannins and a long and subtle finish. This particularly good vintage produced a Sangiovese that is as good as it gets.