12 bottles per lot
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Flaccianello della Pieve--Vintage 2003
Tuscany. Fontodi
Tasting Note: The 2003 Flaccianello della Pieve (100 Sangiovese aged in 100 new oak) is another winner from this estate. Still extremely primary, it exhibits a dark colour and plenty of concentration on its ample, full-bodied frame, with generous ripe fruit and sweet toasted oak flavors. It shows outstanding persistence and enough acidity to provide balance, with a lingering note of sweetness on the finish that is typical of the vintage. Today the oak is still quite prominent and the aromatic qualities are not yet fully developed, but Flaccianello has a track record of maturing into a splendid wine and I have no doubt that will be the case here as well. It is a terrific effort from Fontodi. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023.
12 bottles per lot
Tuscany. Fontodi
Tasting Note: The 2003 Flaccianello della Pieve (100 Sangiovese aged in 100 new oak) is another winner from this estate. Still extremely primary, it exhibits a dark colour and plenty of concentration on its ample, full-bodied frame, with generous ripe fruit and sweet toasted oak flavors. It shows outstanding persistence and enough acidity to provide balance, with a lingering note of sweetness on the finish that is typical of the vintage. Today the oak is still quite prominent and the aromatic qualities are not yet fully developed, but Flaccianello has a track record of maturing into a splendid wine and I have no doubt that will be the case here as well. It is a terrific effort from Fontodi. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023.
12 bottles per lot
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Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.