1994 Flaccianello della Pieve
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I have labeled all the vintages younger than this with the Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT appellation, but vintages including this wine and older have been labeled as IGT Toscana (even though they are technically Vino da Tavolo, or in other words, without an appellation). The 1994 Flaccianello della Pieve comes from a vintage that saw lots of rain, with similarities that recall the more recent 2014 vintage. What the two vintages (1994 and 2014) share is a unique lightness or ephemeral quality in terms of mouthfeel. The effect is thin and compact, and yes even watery, but the wine shows finesse and good length nonetheless. It is thin and svelte but not unimportant. This is because its basic tannic structure remains intact and firmly in place. The wine's bouquet is characterized by mature aromas of dried plum, smoke, tar, peat or moss. The wine trails off on the finish but not before leaving its delicate mark.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 1994 Flaccianello della Pieve is beguiling. It possesses lovely inner perfume and sweetness, but more of a medium-bodied personality than some of the truly great vintages because of rain that arrived in the days leading up to the harvest. Everything about the 1994 is immensely appealing. The wine fades just a touch on the finish, but not enough to detract from its fine overall balance. There is just a touch more sweetness and depth than in the 1993.
The 1994 Flaccianello della Pieve is beguiling. It possesses lovely inner perfume and sweetness, but more of a medium-bodied personality than some of the truly great vintages because of rain that arrived in the days leading up to the harvest. Everything about the 1994 is immensely appealing. The wine fades just a touch on the finish, but not enough to detract from its fine overall balance. There is just a touch more sweetness and depth than in the 1993. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Jun 2012, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Based just outside Panzano-in-Chianti, Chianti Classico estate Fontodi was acquired by the Manettis in 1968, a family which has established its modern reputation. Today the leading property is best known for its Flaccianello delle Pieve, the pure Sangiovese Super Tuscan first made in 1981.