Il Marroneto
Il Marroneto, founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Mori, is a renowned winery in Montalcino, Tuscany. The estate, managed by his son Alessandro Mori, is known for its traditional approach to winemaking and the production of high-quality Brunello di Montalcino wines.
One of Il Marroneto's most celebrated wines is the "Madonna delle Grazie", named after the nearby 13th-century chapel. This wine is made from a special selection of Sangiovese grapes from the historic vineyard next to the chapel. The vineyard is located on the northern slope of the Montalcino hill, at an altitude of about 430 metres, which ensures cool nights and significant temperature differences. This microclimate, combined with the sandy, mineral-rich soils, contributes to the wine's elegance and freshness.
The "Madonna delle Grazie" is produced with minimal intervention to preserve the natural aromas and flavours of the Sangiovese grape. The wine is aged for four and a half years in large Slavonian oak barrels, which adds to its complexity and depth without overpowering the delicate fruit aromas.
This Brunello di Montalcino is praised for its intense garnet-red colour and a nose that reveals aromas of ripe fruit, mint, liquorice and bitter coffee. On the palate, the wine is imposing, with plenty of character, very nice sapidity and a velvety texture.
The "Madonna delle Grazie" has gained international recognition and is considered one of the top expressions of Brunello di Montalcino, with great ageing potential and reflecting Il Marroneto's unique terroir.
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Red wineIl Marroneto Madonna della Grazie
Read moreThe 2018 Il Marroneto Madonna della Grazie is an iconic Brunello di Montalcino that perfectly embodies the elegance and depth of Sangiovese. Located on the northern slopes of Montalcino, Il Marroneto is known for its traditional approach and producing wines that stay true to the region's unique terroir.
The Madonna della Grazie is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, from carefully tended vineyards at an altitude of 400 metres. The specific plot around the chapel of Madonna della Grazie, with soils of galestro, clay and sand, contributes to the complexity and finesse of this exceptional wine.
In the glass, the 2018 Madonna della Grazie presents itself with a radiant ruby red colour. The bouquet is deep and layered, with aromas of cherries, dried roses, liquorice and a subtle hint of tobacco. As the wine opens up, nuances of spice, balsamic and a hint of mineral freshness emerge. On the palette, the wine offers a refined structure with lively acidity, velvety tannins and a long, harmonious finish with notes of red fruit and earthy accents.
The 2018 Madonna della Grazie was aged for four years, three of which were in large Slavonian oak barrels. This traditional ageing adds depth and balance without overpowering the expression of the Sangiovese.
This Brunello is an excellent accompaniment to dishes such as braised game dishes, risotto with truffles or aged pecorino cheese. With a storage potential of 20 to 30 years, the 2018 Il Marroneto Madonna della Grazie will continue to develop and offer a true wine experience for decades to come.
