Petrolo Galatrona Valdarno di Sopra 2006 750ml

Fontodi Flaccianello 2018 DVNO usually shies away from mentioning critics’ scores of Italian wines because they’re often wrong, to put it bluntly, but the near-universal near-perfect ratings of... the 2018 Flaccianello show critics can get it right. The child of rollercoaster weather and terrific winemaking skills, this Flaccianello is a riveting wine with perfect balance, outstanding aromatics, and brocade-like texture. Pure wild berries and ripe cherries play against a backdrop of new leather, cigar smoke, iron ore, violet petals, and licorice in this jaw-dropping wine. Intense dry extract finds an elegant acidic lift, while velvety tannins add structure. This wine will stun for decades to come!