Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2004 Toscana Tuscany 750ml/Btl 12/case

Description

Monica Larner: On first inspection, the 2004 and 2005 vintages were
neck in next in terms of immediate appeal, but following further
inspection, the 2004 Flaccianello della Pieve came out ahead as my
favorite of the two. This vintage shows a greater sense of depth
and dimension with a more pronounced point of sharp acidity down
deep at the core. This makes a lasting difference. This growing
season saw a late harvest (with fruit coming off the vines starting
October 5th), and as has been so well documented in this
retrospective, Sangiovese loves the longest growing seasons. The
bouquet shows fading primary aromas, but the wine still holds
strong and still resists any signs of flattening oxidation. Spicy
notes of cured meat and bresaola cede to toasted nuts, tar and
barbecue smoke. That savory signature is stronger in this vintage
(compared to 2005), but it never feels too heavy or thick. In fact,
this wine is still tightly wound at the center. It is humming along
very nicely.

Wine Specs

• Vintage: 2004
• Producer: Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve
• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Volume: 750ml
• Case Size: 12/case

Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)