Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve 2010

Italy
About the Session

Italy dominates the auction, led by a considerable depth of Tuscan greats. Fontodi spans the full range of the estate from the benchmark Chianti Classico through multiple vintages of Flaccianello della Pieve, their iconic Sangiovese IGT, to the crown jewel Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. The jewel in the crown of Tuscan reds, Brunello di Montalcino is well represented with offerings from Il Poggione, Casanova di Neri, Silvio Nardi, and the rare Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta. A group of curated Italian Collections rounds out the Italian session, offering mixed selections ideal for those seeking range across multiple producers in a single lot.


Current Bid

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Lot 46
  • Fontodi; Flaccianello della Pieve; 2010; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 2 800 - 4 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 2 200
Location
Wine Storage
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Flaccianello della Pieve 2010
1 (1 x 1) 750ml
Fontodi's Flaccianello della Pieve, the 100% Sangiovese Super Tuscan first produced in 1981 from the finest old-vine parcels of the Conca d'Oro in Panzano, is one of Tuscany's most admired wines and among the founding expressions of what the world came to call the Super Tuscan category. The 2010 is from an exceptional Tuscan vintage widely regarded as a classic year of outstanding balance, structure and depth, and one of the finest recent editions of this landmark wine. Monica Larner from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it a rating of 96, and Antonio Galloni from Vinous also gave it a rating of 96.

Provenance

The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.

Critics Ratings

“From an iconic vintage that gave generously to all grape varieties across almost all of Tuscany, this wine ranks high on the Fontodi billboard of greatest hits. The 2010 Flaccianello della Pieve is a rock solid wine that sits firm and begins to peel slowly, each delicate layer at a time. It puts on quite a show with a solid core of dark fruit followed by smoke, spice, tar, licorice and delicate blue flower.....” - Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Jul 2019)

“A rush of intense blue and black stone fruits, tobacco, smoke, licorice, spices and new leather hits the palate in the 2010 Flaccianello. A wine of considerable immediacy and intensity, the 2010 captivates all the senses with its magnificent richness and pure texture. There is so much to like here.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 96/100 (May 2014)

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