Tuscany's Red Treasures

The 2001 vintage puts Sangiovese in the spotlight as vintners squeeze as much quality as possible into the bottle
James Suckling
Issue: October 31, 2004

If you want to understand the 2001 vintage from Tuscany, you could do worse than open a bottle of Flaccianello from Fontodi. This monumental red shows masses of blackberry, cherry and coffee flavors that build on the palate and go on and on.

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