Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale IGT 2017

The Fontodi estate is located on the hills in the very heart of the historical Chianti Classico zone. The name "Fontodi" comes from the Latin "Fons-odi", meaning "place with an abundance of water". The ancient Romans cultivated grapes here. Moreover, documents dated to the 16th century have recently been found, proving that even then, at the "Case Via" farm, grapes were vinified using special equipment. The Manetti family (relatives of the owners of the Montevertine estate) has been involved in the production of Tuscan terracotta and clay products for several centuries. In 1968, they purchased the estate in Panzano. In 1998, they completed the construction of one of the first gravity-fed cellars in Tuscany, where wine is transferred from one container to another without the use of pumps (which are believed to damage the wine) — everything happens under the force of gravity, thanks to the multi-level arrangement of the equipment. Today, the estate is managed by brothers Marco and Giovanni Manetti, with consulting enologist Franco Bernabei. The total area of Fontodi's vineyards is 67 hectares. All are located at an altitude of 380-400 meters above sea level in the Conca d'Oro valley south of Panzano. The soils are predominantly limestone clay, which ensures excellent drainage and deep root penetration, absorbing the minerals necessary for the metabolic process. The estate adheres to traditional winemaking methods and employs an organic system of grape cultivation without the use of chemical fertilizers. The absence of any "chemicals" allows for the enhancement of the natural characteristics of the terroir in the wines.