Fontodi Flaccianello 2009

Lobenberg: Der Flaccianello ist vermutlich der perfekteste Finesseausdruck aller reinsortigen Sangioveseweine aus dem Chiantigebiet. Ein Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion aus der Toscana und meiner Meinung nach der einzige Gegenspieler der perfekten Brunelli von Valdicava, Poggio di Sotto und Salvioni aus dem Chianti! Somit einer der wenigen autochthonen Weine der Toscana überhaupt mit wirklicher Größe! 97/100

Robert Parker: The 2009 Flaccianello della Pieve is now hitting that very specific point in a wine's evolution in which you still identity some of the fruit, but you also get a supporting chorus of evolved aromas that enhance the overall finesse and depth of the bouquet. This wine is coming along beautifully and seems right on point in terms of its forward moving aging trajectory. Dried blackberry, cherry confit and plum are rounded out by spice, toast and bitter chocolate. The bouquet fires out on multiple sides, thus increasing the perceived complexity on hand. This vintage is very open and frank, and this is another endearing quality to admire. Interestingly, this vintage saw naturally high yields. Giovanni Manetti tells me they had to work very carefully in terms of green harvest and fruit selection in order to achieve this impeccable level of balance. 95/100

James Suckling: A structured red with polished tannins and subtle vanilla, chocolate and currant character on the nose and palate. Full body, with integrated tannins and a compacted palate. Builds on the palate. Muscular and intense. 95/100

Jancis Robinson: There is real warmth on the finish. Forward, this is just right for now. (I was told by Giovanni Manetti that the 2010 needs five more years in bottle.) Rich, sweet, prunes and obviously the result of a warm vintage. Smooth, lively, spicy and long with fully resolved tannins. Admirable freshness despite all the ripeness. 18/20

Vinum Wine Magazine: Eine Auswahl der besten Sangiovese-Trauben von Fontodi in der Concadoro von Panzano, bleibt 18 Monate in Barriques aus Allier und Tronçais. Sonnenwarme Himbeeraromen, Wildrosennoten und jugendlicher Charakter; im Mund saftig, voll, mit gutem Tannin und doch auch sehr rassiger Säure, endet lang auf Noten von Brombeeren, heissem Stein und Tabak. Besitzt Potenzial. 18/20