2019 Fontodi "Flaccianello della Pieve" Colli Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE The Flaccianello della Pieve is from the appellation Colli Toscana Centrale IGT. It is made with Sangiovese selected from the best vineyards. The fermentation and maceration is carried out in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts for at least 3 weeks. The malolactic conversion happens in barrels. Ageing lasted 24 months, in Troncais and Allier French barrels. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Tenuta Fontodi is Chianti's

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and rigorous attention to detail

After years of having wines being rejected by the appellation and the associated costs and delays this bureaucratic nightmare entailed

” It explains why the Pinot Noir from one village in Burgundy will taste noticeably different from the same grape grown in the next town

Drawing from his experience in Burgundy

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but so also is the location of Domaine de la Butte

Paul Draper joined the partnership

Since the family lives on site

Both alcohol and molactic fermentations are conducted in Stainless steel

Patrick Piuze is a Canadian-born winemaker who has become one of the most respected names in Chablis since founding his micro-négociant label in 2008

just past the Morgeot Abbey