Start from Fontodi Chianti Classico, and see if thats close enough.
I think someone mentioned Isole e Olena Cepparello is pretty close in style to Flacc
DrPeterR
What do mean a cheap version of…? Something that tastes like this
This is an iconic wine from Tuscany, a 100% Sangiovese from an awesome plot in Panzano in Chianti.
If you’re after a similar style then you’re after other Sangiovese focussed, if not 100%, wines – it then depends on what you regard as cheap and how far stylistically you venture.
Chianti Classico wines will all be Sangiovese dominant and can be pretty cheap but most will lack the punch and intensity of Flacc
A few things you could try that will scratch the itch
– Fontodi Vigna Del Sorbo – same producer a notch below / slightly different to Flacc
– Il Carbonaione – really good value 100% sangio
– Tenuta Di Carleone- has a few 100% sangjo wines (Guercio, Uno) – fresher than Flacc but delicious
– I Sodi Di San Niccolo – mostly Sangiovese from a top Chianti producer and criminally undervalued
– any good Brunello – all Brunello is 100% Sangiovese and come at a range of price points (some more expensive than Flacc)
Club96shhh
Yes, it’s pricy but you can get this for a lot less than €300. Have a look at wine searcher and you’ll find bottles for just a bit over €100
seeAdog
First three paragraphs are really spot on! The rest is up to you OP
ImmediateFault7
Agree with the other comments that this is a unique wine but for more frequent consumption try montevertine’s entry level bottle or even the next tier up. First is ~$40, second is ~$75.
surfzer
Totally agree on San Niccolo. Killer value.
theycallmeMrPotter
I quite enjoy the $7.99 chianti with the docg blue label from Costco.
palescales7
It’s cheaper in Italy
jhn109
I find that if I drink to much wine I get flaccidanello myself.
carcarbuhlarbar
fanetti vino nobile di montepulciano reserva will scratch the same itch at a great price point.
surefire26
2016 was an incredible year in Tuscany.. always go with a ‘16 if they’ve got it!
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Start from Fontodi Chianti Classico, and see if thats close enough.
I think someone mentioned Isole e Olena Cepparello is pretty close in style to Flacc
What do mean a cheap version of…?
Something that tastes like this
This is an iconic wine from Tuscany, a 100% Sangiovese from an awesome plot in Panzano in Chianti.
If you’re after a similar style then you’re after other Sangiovese focussed, if not 100%, wines – it then depends on what you regard as cheap and how far stylistically you venture.
Chianti Classico wines will all be Sangiovese dominant and can be pretty cheap but most will lack the punch and intensity of Flacc
A few things you could try that will scratch the itch
– Fontodi Vigna Del Sorbo – same producer a notch below / slightly different to Flacc
– Il Carbonaione – really good value 100% sangio
– Tenuta Di Carleone- has a few 100% sangjo wines (Guercio, Uno) – fresher than Flacc but delicious
– I Sodi Di San Niccolo – mostly Sangiovese from a top Chianti producer and criminally undervalued
– any good Brunello – all Brunello is 100% Sangiovese and come at a range of price points (some more expensive than Flacc)
Yes, it’s pricy but you can get this for a lot less than €300.
Have a look at wine searcher and you’ll find bottles for just a bit over €100
First three paragraphs are really spot on! The rest is up to you OP
Agree with the other comments that this is a unique wine but for more frequent consumption try montevertine’s entry level bottle or even the next tier up. First is ~$40, second is ~$75.
Totally agree on San Niccolo. Killer value.
I quite enjoy the $7.99 chianti with the docg blue label from Costco.
It’s cheaper in Italy
I find that if I drink to much wine I get flaccidanello myself.
fanetti vino nobile di montepulciano reserva will scratch the same itch at a great price point.
2016 was an incredible year in Tuscany.. always go with a ‘16 if they’ve got it!