IL MARRONETO
Il Marroneto is one of the few older estates in Montalcino having been established in 1974 by Giuseppe Mori. Il Marroneto takes its name from an old tower dating back to the 13th century. Mori’s sons Alessandro and Andrea showed great interest in winemaking. Alessandro, an artisan in his own right, would continue on as a winemaker, turning his passion for Brunello and the estate into a philosophy of life.
Mori’s practice of minimal intervention in the vineyard, eschewing the use of chemicals, allowing only native yeast ferments, and traditional cask aging in the cellar are principles of his philosophy that underscore his mission to create wines “derived strictly from nature.” Mori’s insistence on transparency at each step of the winemaking process is only matched by his no-nonsense approach in creating singular Brunellos that demonstrate their sense of place.
ESTATE VINEYARD
The northern zone of Montalcino is characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and cool temperatures. These conditions are ideal for creating Brunellos of significant aging potential, showing complexity, increased aromatics, classic tannic structure, and nervy acidity.
The estate’s 5.8 hectares have been planted in stages. Elevation of the vineyard sits at 400 meters above sea level, and soils are an intricate mix of mostly sand large stone of limestone, and galestro. Vines are planted with ample spacing in mind so that Sangiovese thrives in nutrient-rich topsoil that encourages good rooting. In the north, cooler weather turns out more distinctive Brunellos of precision, elegance, and aromatics.
Wine type
Red
Classification
DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
Year
2016
Format
0,75 l Standard
Country, Region, Location
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino (SI)
Grapes
100% Sangiovese
Aging
Aged in oak barrels for 41 months from 25 quintals. Brunello becomes after 5 years, considering 10 months of aging in bottle.
Production year
7,040 bottles
Storage Potential
2046+
Character
Strong / spicy / earthy
