Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2020 1.5L

97 points James Suckling: "Extremely floral with sage and licorice to the berry and dark cherry aromas that follow through to a medium body, with fine and silky tannins that run the length of the wine. Very crunchy for Flaccianello. Vivid on the palate. From organically grown grapes. Drink after 2025. (11/28/23)"

96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$200 list] The 2020 Flaccianello della Pieve is the full package. This point is clear when you taste all the other wines in the Fontodi portfolio and conclude with this bottle. This organic Sangiovese shows beautiful intensity and remains balanced throughout with dark fruit, crushed stone, spice and wild rose. It borrows themes of elegance, depth and ripeness played across this vintage. The wine wraps smoothly over the palate with substantial fruit weight and sweet tannins. This warm-vintage expression can be aged or enjoyed straight out of the gate. Drink: 2024-2048. (9/21/23)"

96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Flaccianello della Pieve is a blend of Fontodi's vineyards, mostly three main vineyards planted on sites with very dense, heavy rocks. Dark, pliant and inviting, the 2020 is so expressive today. Black cherry, plum, spice, lavender, licorice and mocha are seamless in the glass. The 2020 is a fine Flaccianello with a bright future. Most of this blend is sourced from three parcels in upper hillside vineyards close to town center. The 2020 spent a year and a half in barrique (40% new) and six months in cask. Drink: 2026-2045. (Aug 2023)"

96 points Wine Spectator: "This pure red is sophisticated, complex and balanced, permeated with black cherry, blackberry, violet, mineral and spice aromas and flavors, with tannins that are present yet refined and well-integrated. The fruit persists from beginning to end, defining the finish. Sangiovese. Best from 2026 through 2043. (12/31/23)"

96 points Falstaff Guide: "Dark ruby red colour. On the nose opens with rich earthy notes, nuances of ripe plums and ripe Amarena cherries, slightly reminiscent of rum pot, reverberating with walnut and mint. On the palate offers balsamic earthy nuances, shows up with lots of tannins and grip, then great juiciness in the background, still needs to settle. To lay down and forget for a few years. Alcohol 14.5%. (10/16/23)"