2010 Fontodi "Flaccianello della Pieve" Colli Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE The Flaccianello della Pieve is from the appellation Colli Toscana Centrale IGT. It is made with Sangiovese selected from the best vineyards. The fermentation and maceration is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts for at least 3 weeks. The malolactic conversion happens in barrels. Ageing lasted 24 months, in Troncais and Allier French barrels. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Tenuta Fontodi is Chianti's class act: Her renowned crus are the Super Tuscan Flaccianello and the Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon favorite Vigna del Sorbo, while her Chianti Classico is unflinchingly reliable. Winemaking in the timeless land of Chianti Classico dates back to the 8th century, and the term "Chianti" was applied to wine as far back as 1398: Tenuta Fontodi is one of many existing estates that can trace their lineage back to these historic times. Fontodi is an all-time favorite of any Tuscan wine enthusiast. In the 17 published editions of Gambero Rosso,