Fontodi, Flaccianello delle Pieve 2016

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Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2016

Producer: Fontodi | Appellation: Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Vintage: 2016 | Classification: Super Tuscan
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Drinking Window: 2022–2050+ | Aging Potential: 30+ years

The Wine

The 2016 Flaccianello della Pieve is widely regarded as one of the greatest vintages ever produced by Fontodi. From organically farmed vineyards in Panzano’s famed Conca d’Oro (Golden Basin), this wine represents the pinnacle of pure Sangiovese expression in Tuscany. The 2016 vintage, blessed with ideal weather conditions, yielded wines of profound depth, balance, and longevity. Flaccianello 2016 is a benchmark Super Tuscan—structured, refined, and built to age gracefully for decades.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Intensely aromatic, with notes of black cherry, blackberry, violet, tobacco, and Mediterranean herbs, with hints of spice and graphite.

Palate: Full-bodied and powerful yet pure, showing layers of ripe dark fruit, cassis, and plum wrapped in fine, velvety tannins. Vibrant acidity and mineral undertones provide energy and definition.

Finish: Exceptionally long and complex, with lingering fruit, spice, and earthy savoury notes that promise further evolution in the cellar.

Producer Details

Founded in 1968, Fontodi is one of Tuscany’s most respected estates, located in the heart of Chianti Classico in Panzano. Under the stewardship of Giovanni Manetti, the winery has earned worldwide acclaim for elevating Sangiovese to international prestige. Flaccianello della Pieve, first released in 1981, has become an icon of Italian wine, praised for its purity, power, and ability to rival the world’s greatest reds.

Wine Details

Vinification: Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; matured for 24 months in French oak barriques (Allier and Tronçais), followed by extended bottle aging
Alcohol Content: ~14.5% ABV
Cellaring: Approachable from 2022, but best enjoyed between 2025–2050+ for peak complexity

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with bistecca alla Fiorentina, roast lamb, wild boar stew, or aged Pecorino Toscano.