Flaccianello della Pieve 2004

This was a very decent vintage, but the Flaccianello was rather controversial, especially because of the reductive notes that initially compromised the elegance of its fruit. It has improved greatly over time. It now displays an intense and concentrated ruby-garnet colour and even quite complex perfumes, with evident notes of tobacco and of leather, along with some faintly animal hints. The flavour is forceful and assertive, with still exuberant but not aggressive tannins, and fruit of notable impact. The finish is very long.