Italy

Az. Agr. Fontodi

Fontodi Flaccianello delle Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale

Tuscany

Colli della Toscana Centrale

I think Flaccianello is among the most exciting wines in Italy. This time it is the 2004 which is a very good vintage. 

The nose is fruity with ripe black currants, blackberries and strawberries. There is also forest floor with autumn leaves and a moist cellar. It is complex, exciting and incredibly appealing. 

The palate is very clean, fruity and acidic in fine balance. The tannins are soft and fully integrated. It is velvety and elegant. The finish is long and complex. 

It is perfectly mature and lovely to drink now. It paired perfectly with tenderloin of Norwegian Wagyu.

Expert

Aroma of blackberries, blueberries, vanilla and dark chocolate.

Taste of dark plums, cherries, blueberries and earth/minerals.





Amateur

Amatør

Cool, concentrated aromas of eucalyptus, perfectly ripe red fruit and salt licorice. Very youthful with firm tannins and vibrant acidity, but there is a very elegant fruit core of blackberries, sour cherries and plums. A standout wine from a challenging vintage, which will be exciting to follow through the years. 

The nose is airy, porous, and intensely fruity with cherries and blackberries. There are also damp red carnations and forest floor. It is very complex and appealing. 

The palate is medium-bodied, intensely fruity and very acidic. It is nicely balanced. The tannins are noticeable, but elegant and well integrated. The finish is long, fruity and acidic. 

It is lovely now, but should preferably be aged for at least another 10 years. 

This is probably the best vintage for this since 2006, and has achieved 100 points in the WA.

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The nose is fruity with strawberries and blackberries. There is also dry forest floor and minerals like shale. 

The palate is medium-bodied, intensely fruity and acidic in fine balance. The tannins are noticeable but elegant and nicely integrated. 

The finish is long and complex. It is surprisingly fresh to be from such a warm vintage. It will pair well with food now, but should preferably age for another 5 years in the cellar.

The nose is clean, fresh and intensely fruity with blueberries, blackberries and crow-berries. There is also black tea, autumn leaves, saffron and cardamom. It is complex and incredibly appealing. 

The palate is medium-bodied, intensely fruity as for the nose, and medium-acidic. The tannins are noticeable, but fine-grained, mature and well integrated. The aftertaste is long and complex. 

It's lovely and drinkable now, but still quite primary. This is among the very best vintages for this one, and it will be lovely over the next 20 years.

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2021	No priceAvailable	Excellent
2020	kr 1 074,80Available	Outstanding
2019	kr 939,90Available	Excellent
2018	No priceAvailable	Not rated
2017	No priceAvailable	Outstanding

Category	Red wine
Vinmonopolet no.
Producer	Az. Agr. Fontodi
Vintages	2004
Country	Italy, Tuscany, Colli della Toscana Centrale
Bottle	75 cl

Alcohol	14.5 %
Acid	6,0 %
Sugar	< 3 g/l

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