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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Red Montalcino Il Marroneto Estate
122,92 €
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Brunello di Montalcino 2021 d'Il Marroneto, Sangiovese Grosso de Montalcino, élevé au minimum cinq ans dont deux en bois. Aucune distinction ni pratique bio n'est précisée, et le prix de 122,92 € reste celui du rang de l'appellation.

  • Typicity & terroir25 %8,2

    Appellation Brunello di Montalcino DOCG et Sangiovese Grosso nommés, zone de Montalcino précisée : ancrage toscan net, sans mention de sous-zone.

  • Recognition20 %6,0

    No award or guide mentioned, producer not attested by a text: absence of information, not a documented flaw.

  • Value for money25 %7,1

    À 122,92 € (barré 135,64 €) pour un Brunello 2021 sans distinction citée, le prix reste cohérent avec le rang de l'appellation.

  • Versatility at the table15 %7,4

    Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: good use at the table.

  • Producer & winemaking15 %7,6

    Domaine Il Marroneto nommé et situé à Montalcino, fermentation en acier et élevage d'au moins 5 ans dont 2 en bois précisés.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Technical sheet

Grape varietySangiovese Grosso
AppellationDOCG
Production zoneMontalcino
Vintage2021
Alcohol content14.5%
Format75 cl
ColorIntense ruby red
Serving temperature16-18°C
Food and wine pairingRed meats, game, aged cheeses

The wine

Il Marroneto Brunello: The Soul of Sangiovese Grosso

Let me guide you toward an experience that transcends a simple glass of wine. This Brunello di Montalcino from Il Marroneto is not just a drink, it's a story, a sensory journey to the heart of authentic Tuscany.

Montalcino: The Cradle of an Exceptional Sangiovese

Located in the enchanting region of Montalcino, this estate is the guardian of an age-old winemaking tradition. It is here, on this blessed land, that the Sangiovese Grosso grape, unique and majestic, draws its strength and character. The 2021 vintage, from a traditional fermentation in steel tanks, already promises beautiful complexity.

When you pour this wine, its color envelops you in a deep, intense ruby red that, over time, will take on garnet highlights. On the nose, prepare yourself for a symphony: intense aromas of ripe red fruits blend delicately with notes of violet, tobacco, and spices. On the palate, this Brunello reveals a silky texture and an impeccable balance between acidity and tannins. It is an elegant and deep dance of flavors, where red fruits, spices, earthy notes, and vanilla blend harmoniously. Its aging, a minimum of five years including two in wood, gives it this robust and well-balanced structure, with finely woven tannins and a long, persistent finish.

The perfect pairing: When the table elevates the Brunello

To fully appreciate this Tuscan masterpiece, I suggest pairing it with dishes that can converse with its richness. Imagine it alongside flavorful red meats, a roast lamb, or a cacciagione with pronounced flavors. Aged cheeses will also be ideal companions, their textures and aromas complementing the wine's complexity. It is the perfect wine for special occasions, an invitation to conviviality and sharing, promising a magnificent evolution over several decades if you store it with care. Let yourself be tempted by this highest expression of Sangiovese.

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Il Marroneto's 2021 Brunello ferments traditionally in steel tanks, then ages for at least five years, including two in wood: the Sangiovese Grosso has what it takes to gain depth. Save it for a great occasion… or give it time to develop a patina.

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