Il Marroneto
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 39 months in large oak barrels, followed by approximately 10 months of bottle ageing. |
- Name and grape variety: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021, 100% Sangiovese
- Magnum 1.5 L format: suitable for special occasions, events and convivial moments
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in steel for 11-12 days with pump-overs
- Ageing: 39 months in large oak barrels and around 10 months in bottle
- Sensory profile: notes of Mediterranean scrub, juniper, blood orange and silky tannins
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino is a Tuscan red wine with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin that expresses the essence of Sangiovese. In the glass, it appears garnet with ruby highlights, releasing aromas of Mediterranean scrub, juniper and blood orange. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied structure and a silky tannic texture, the result of spontaneous fermentation and long ageing in large oak barrels. The taste, fresh and savoury, finishes with a long balsamic persistence, making it ideal for red meats and game.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the hills of Montalcino, in the Sienese landscape. The vineyards are situated at four hundred metres above sea level, trained using the spurred cordon method. The area is characterised by marine sand soils rich in minerals, which impart a pronounced savouriness to the sip. The stable and dry climate ensures ideal ripening, with concentrated grapes that guarantee a clear aromatic profile and ripe tannins, while preserving the fruit's natural freshness.
How it is produced
Vinification follows a minimal intervention approach to enhance the integrity of the fruit. After destemming, the must undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without temperature control, with regular pump-overs for gentle extraction. The skins are pressed vertically and the must completes the process naturally. Ageing continues for a long period in large oak barrels, allowing for elegant evolution. A prolonged final rest ensures balance, preserving the typical character of the region.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1974 and led by oenologist Alessandro Mori, the Il Marroneto winery produces this renowned Brunello di Montalcino. Among its most notable achievements, the wine has been awarded 98 points by prestigious publications and international critics such as Decanter and James Suckling.
Awards
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2021
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Alessandro Mori
- Bottles produced: 36.139
- Hectares: 5
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| Name | Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino Magnum 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Il Marroneto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1974 and led by oenologist Alessandro Mori, the Il Marroneto winery produces this renowned Brunello di Montalcino. Among its most notable achievements, the wine has been awarded 98 points by prestigious publications and international critics such as Decanter and James Suckling. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI) |
| Climate | Stable and dry climate |
| Soil composition | Sea sand mixed with minerals |
| Cultivation system | Spur-pruned cordon |
| Fermentation temperature | 33-34 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 11 2 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel tanks with continuous pumping over; ageing in large oak barrels |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks with pump-overs (temperature 33-34 °C) for about 11 2 days; ageing for 39 months in large oak casks, followed by resting/ageing in bottle (about 10 months). |
| Aging | Aged for 39 months in large oak barrels, followed by approximately 10 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |