La saison de croissance 2021 dans le Chianti Classico n'a pas commencé sous les meilleurs auspices : un printemps froid, marqué par des gelées en avril, a réduit les rendements dans toute la région de Panzano. Cette période a été suivie d'un été chaud et sec, puis d'un mois de septembre exemplaire. Cette combinaison a donné naissance à un Sangiovese concentré et doté d'une structure imposante pour le Flaccianello della Pieve 2021 de Fontodi ; attendez-vous à un vin plus dense que le millésime 2019, doté d'une structure qui lui permettra de vieillir pendant des décennies.
Robert Parker (98)
The Fontodi 2021 Flaccianello della Pieve opens to a medium-dark inky appearance and solid aromas of black fruit and pressed blackberry. The Flaccianello is a touch more accessible at this early stage compared to the Vigna del Sorbo, but both wines are undoubtedly built to withstand ample cellar aging. Flaccianello is the more powerful or the two, and the Vigna del Sorbo is more delicate in comparison. These dueling character traits are especially evident in this classic 2021 vintage. This wine also boasts a more generous mouthfeel supported by softly integrated tannins.
James Suckling (96)
A young red with black cherry, flint, matchstick, blackberry and bark aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and chewy tannins that show a slightly angular mouthfeel in the finish. Needs three or four years to soften.
Vinous (98)
The 2021 Flaccianello della Pieve is another exceptional wine from Fontodi this year. Ripe, silky tannins wrap around a core of dark fruit as the 2021 makes its presence felt from the first taste. Sumptuous, racy and dense, this is just magnificent. As has been the case for some time, Flaccianello is a blend of mostly three parcels throughout the estate but closer to town.