Il Marroneto IL MARRONETO Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Description

In just a few years, Il Marroneto’s Brunello di Montalcino has managed to capture the attention of critics and Sangiovese enthusiasts. Elegance, precision and finesse are his trademarks.

Marroneto takes its name from an ancient tower dating back to the 13th century where the nuns (who lived in the convent of the Madonna delle Grazie) kept the chestnuts used to make bread flour.

Marroneto is located in the northern quadrant of Montalcino, not far from the village. The 5.8 hectares of the estate were planted at different times: a first part in 1975, a second in 1977 and the rest in winter between 1982-1983. The vineyards are located 400 meters above sea level, and the soils are an intricate mix of large sand, limestone and marl. The vines are planted with wide spacing in mind so that the Sangiovese thrives on nutrient-rich soil.

Creating some of the most elegant and long-lived Brunellos in the denomination, Alessandro Mori can be counted among the most traditionalist producers of Brunello. Mori’s good practices include minimal intervention in the vineyard, without the use of chemical products. Fermentations entrusted to indigenous yeasts and aging in traditional oak barrels. Alessandro Mori’s goal is to create Brunello di Montalcino that expresses a sense of place.