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LOT 406

Lot 406

FONTODI FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE 2008 (4) WA 96+

FONTODI FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE 2008 (4) WA 96+
Lot 406 Details
FONTODI FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE 2008

Tuscany.
2 x marked labels. 1 x scuffed label.

Here's a vintage that came out of left field and knocked me flat with delight. The 2008 Flaccianello della Pieve is just my kind of Sangiovese with a gorgeous level of silkiness and smoothness, all followed by tangy menthol freshness and balsam herb that give so much momentum to the vertical lift and drive of the bouquet. The wine's complexity is enhanced by drying mineral notes with barbecue smoke and mesquite. There is a slight hint of ripeness here that you taste in the sweetness of the tannins and the satiny nature of the finish. I love the balance between the wine's natural acidity and the softer side of its fruit. This vintage is drinking beautifully at the moment. Don't miss this exciting window. June 2019 Drink: 2019-2035 WA 96+

4 bts.    per lot $400 - $600

Realised: $1,104
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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