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Il Marroneto, Tuscany, Italy
14.00%, Drinking 2023-2036
Il Marroneto, Tuscany, Italy
14.00%, Drinking 2023-2036"Il Marroneto’s 2018 Brunello personifies elegance, ease and prettiness without being banal or superficial. Harvested from 5 October, there's sweetness to the red berry core that provides a backdrop for cinnamon stick, sarsaparilla and violet accents to parade. Ripe tannins are fine-grained and enveloping as this reaches accessible depths, and appetising acidity begs another sip – but not before the leisurely finish unfolds with spice and raspberry. A seamless symphony that echoes Alessandro Mori’s unhurried, unforced approach to winemaking. As tempting as this is now, a bit more patience will be rewarded."
95 points, Michaela Morris, Decanter
"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie takes its time opening in the glass, complex and darkly alluring with its musky red currants and savory spices, yet with swirling pretty rose tones. A hint of sweet smoke comes forward to add lovely contrast. Its textures are like liquid velvet, with a chalky mineral staining that comes on quickly, which is perfectly balanced by a massive wave of dark red berries; yet through it all, balance is expertly maintained by streamlined acidity that creates a sense of total inner harmony. The 2018 leaves a structured sensation, yet its tannins are silky and fine, coupled with a violet pastille and lavender resonance that I find wildly attractive. Of note, Iʼve tasted this wine over the last two years and followed this recent bottle over the course of 48 hours; at which point it never faltered and only increased in depth and complexity. Il Marronetoʼs 2018 Madonna delle Grazie is unquestionably one of the top three wines of the vintage. My hat is off to Alessandro Mori, and his team."
Eric Guido, Vinous
"This fragrant, gorgeous red opens with enticing scents of rose hips, new leather and forest berries. Showing the house style of extreme elegance and vibrancy, the focused, racy palate features juicy red cherries, white pepper and dark spices encased in taut, refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced and energized. Absolutely fantastic. Drink 2026–2043." Kerin o’Keefe, 97 points
"Lustrous, concentrated ruby. Refined but still a bit closed on the nose with spicy and minerally hints. Lots of appeal on the palate with gorgeous, juicy, lively and concentrated cherry and raspberry fruit and with a hint of fruit cake. Lots of firm tannins, which are still a tiny bit astringent, layering the fruit. Long and layered finish, but still a little embryonic."
Walter Speller, 17++ points, jancisrobinson.com
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Over the past few years, Il Marroneto has risen to become one of the most sought-after producers in the world of fine wine. Situated just below the walls of Montalcino, the vineyard occupies the hilltop, overlooking the valley below. Il Marroneto’s old vines, altitude, and exposure to the valley winds produce wines that are ethereal, complex, delightful, and thought-provoking all at once. Winemaker Alessandro Mori has been described by Monica Larner of the Wine Advocate as “the Sangiovese whisperer” for his extraordinary ability to express the grape’s innate character with purity and energy. These magical wines have captured the imagination of wine lovers worldwide, their emotional impact almost beyond words.
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