97-pt Flaccianello + Library Release back to 2008!

Why Buy: Direct from the cellars of Fontodi comes an incredible triple-header: the debut of the new 97-pt Fontodi Flaccianello 2022, a Flaccianello library release spanning back all the way to 2008, and one of the most consistently great Italian wines under $50, their new vintage of Chianti Classico. We’ve never met a bottle of Fontodi that we didn't love, and today's release from this Tuscan titan is a showcase of their remarkable combination of ageability and value. Don’t miss this chance to see for yourself why Flaccianello is one of the great Italian wines that stands the test of time–especially when it arrives straight from their cellars with pristine provenance.

What They’re Saying: The Flaccianello is no stranger to critical praise, with at least 96 points for every vintage in today’s offer. James Suckling lauded the 2008 upon release: “The texture is very velvety. This is a wine in near perfect proportions.” Of the 96-pt 2010, the Wine Advocate‘s Monica Larner claimed “this wine ranks high on the Fontodi billboard of greatest hits.” The new 2022 release gained plaudits from Wine Spectator, which wrote “This silky smooth red exudes finesse and harmony, along with cherry, blackberry, black currant, violet and toasty oak flavors.”

The Story: Among Tuscan producers, the name Fontodi sits in the top echelon of estates by which all others are judged. And under the magisterial direction of proprietor Giovanni Manetti, Fontodi continues, somehow, to reach new levels of magnificence. These are wines that speak deeply of place, and that reveal the precision and soul of their craftsmanship little by little, bidding you to savor deeply as you sip. Fontodi's wines rest upon the finest of foundations. And we mean that quite literally: much of their character and complexity can be explained by the superior, high-elevation Galestro soil in its vineyards, the building block of the greatest wines of Chianti Classico.

What to Pair Them With: Though you'll want to save the Flaccianello for a special moment with friends, think rich, red sauces for the others (pasta Bolognese, veal parmigiana, even pizzas), roasted or grilled meats (rack of lamb, porterhouse, double-cut pork chops). 

Our Guarantee: We always buy and source direct, so rest assured: your wines will arrive in your hands with pristine provenance. Secure your order today!