LABEL 11 - COLLI TOSCANA CENTRALE "FLACCINELLO DELLA PIEVE"

 DATA SHEET

Origin: Tuscany/Toscana. Zone: Val della Pieve - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Sangiovese 100%

Producer: Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Name of the Wine: Colli Toscana Centrale I.G.T. "Flaccianello della Pieve"

General Comment: This is a very beautiful label, with class. I find really beautiful the top dark blue band with a Longobard cross (moved on the left, hence no central), in a spledid old gold. It is to me clear (and I think who conceived this label had the same idea) that this cross, even though similar to che Irish / Celtic embroided/knotted cross, is to be related to the Ducato di Tuscia, a Longobard Duchy between Langobardia Superiod (in North Italy) and Langobardia Inferior (in Southern Italy); 

The contrast between the two bands (blue and white) is really matching, as well as the 2 stripes in gold on top and bottom of the name of the wine.  Maybe a little more of effort on the bottom band would have given a major impact, as well as a (golden) edge. What a pity! Nonetheless top class.

To be noticed that the cross alone into a blue band, without any further decor gives a sense of spiritual, cleanliness and peace. This label confirms to me as the Tuscan (and Central) Italian labels are one of the top schools in labels. Bravi!

Vote: 91/100

Originality: The cross on the top band, giving a sort of spriritual and Christian aura hits the attention of the consumer. At least mine. I think one would notice this bottle on the shelf. Still a little more on the bottom band would heve made this label unique.

Vote: 95/100

Script: I like the font for the name of the wine, perfectly matching with the style of the cross. No other negative marks about the fonts.

Vote: 97/100

OVERALL VOTE: 94,33 (/100) - EXCEPTIONAL