Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2014
Fontodi酒莊是Chianti產區的超級名家。酒莊用100% Sangiovese釀造的這款Flaccianello della Pieve,則被認為是意大利Super Tuscan的巨星。
以在自己的葡萄園中出土的十字架文物作為酒標,充滿古典的神秘美感。葡萄來自有著完美朝向,絕佳高度,經典片岩土壤的Conca d’Oro(意為金色貝殼)葡萄園。讓葡萄在足夠成熟的同時保持了完美酸度。
*96 pts Vinous (Jan 2018):*
The 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve will probably drink well a bit earlier than the Vigna del Sorbo, as it has more midpalate creaminess, softer contours and a slightly more immediate personality. Even so, the translucent finesse of the vintage is very much in evidence. A rush of black cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice, chocolate and spice infuses the sweet, creamy finish. (AG)
*94 pts Monica Larner, Wine Advocate:*
Like the Vigna del Sorbo, the 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve spends a few additional months in botte grande than usual. The wine still breathes in large oak cask, but the environment is slightly more reductive (oxygen-free) compared to smaller barrique, thus allowing for a more complete and slower integration that is necessary in a cool vintage like this. The result is a beautifully complete wine that takes a few minutes to spread its wings. The bouquet starts off with a timid personality, but soon reaches a full regime of red fruit and spice that is so specific to this celebrated selection of Sangiovese from Panzano in Chianti. The September heat (following a gray, soggy summer) helped to eventually achieve fully ripened tannins. There is no greenness or astringency to disturb the soft and velvety mouthfeel. Thanks to severe fruit selection, production of the 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve is one-third less than average. Giovanni Manetti calls 2014 'a vintage of opportunity.' Although Panzano saw less average rainfall in 2014 compared to neighboring villages, Fontodi vineyards required double the work that year. *This is an impressive achievement.*
*95 pts Wine Enthusiast (Mar 2018):*
Balancing structure and finesse, this full-bodied red delivers aromas and flavors of black-skinned berry, licorice, exotic spice and raspberry compote. Tightly knit, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide the ageworthy backbone. *Cellar Selection* (KO)