Il Marroneto - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Madonna delle Grazie - Red - 2018

Wine:

Aged for 41 months in wood, the 2018 Red Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie perfectly balances power and finesse. Here, Sangiovese reaches its most elegant expression, with vibrant, velvety fruit that is incredibly approachable and delicious despite its youth. At the same time, the wine promises long aging and beautiful evolution, backed by remarkable freshness, silky texture, and a complex, refined character. A stunning example from Marroneto, standing at the pinnacle of Italian winemaking.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermentation for 20 to 22 days. Aged in 25hl oak barrels for 41 months.

Color:

Intense, brilliant garnet red.

Nose:

Magnificent aromas of macerated red and black fruits underlined by an enveloping touch of wood.

Palate:

This divinely matured Sangiovese has a concentrated frame, elegant structure and velvety tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Saltimbocca and marinated tomatoes, ossubuco with green olives, beef tagliata.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

It’s a living legend! Il Marroneto is one of Italy’s iconic estates, captivating wine lovers around the world. Over 40 years, the Mori family has elevated it to the pinnacle of global winemaking, placing it in the ultra-select circle of the 5 Italian wines to have received a perfect 100/100 score from Parker.

The incredible Brunello di Montalcino wines from Il Marroneto come from 6 hectares of vineyards planted by Giuseppe Mori in 1975, located over 400 meters above sea level on the slopes of Montalcino. Here, the terroir allows for the production of some of the most elegant and aromatic wines. With natural cultivation, low yields, and traditional aging in wooden vats, these wines deliver the deepest and purest expression of Sangiovese.