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Tag: Flaccianello

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1997 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / September 12, 2017

The Manetti family, which has run the Fontodi winery since 1968, is a true champion of sangiovese. The 200 acre estate is situated in the “golden basin” known as Conca d’Ora, south of Panzano in Chianti Classico. Their flagship called Flaccianello has been produced since 1981 and is from the estates very best vineyard. Amongst other wines, Fontodi also produces…

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