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Hidden Tuscany Rating
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 from Il Marroneto, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, in a 3 L format. No distinction or organic mention is specified, and the price reduced to 75 cl remains high.
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation named, Montalcino zone and Sangiovese Grosso cited; profile (red fruits, leather, spices) consistent with the appellation.
No award or guide mentioned; producer Il Marroneto named but without any attested distinction in the texts.
Large 3 L format at €1,830.00, i.e. €457.50 per 75 cl: expensive, but consistent with a Brunello of this rank; strikethrough price indicated.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 18-20°C indicated.
Il Marroneto estate located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where excellence takes root. This Brunello di Montalcino from the Il Marroneto estate is not just a wine, it is a story, an emotion that you will hold in your hands.
Nestled on the sunny hills of Montalcino, the Il Marroneto estate is an address I cherish. It is here, in this blessed land, that the Sangiovese Grosso, the sole grape variety of this Brunello, draws its strength and complexity. Each bunch is the fruit of attentive viticulture, a deep respect for nature and inherited expertise.
This wine, from the 2021 vintage, displays a deep ruby red color which, over time, will evolve towards garnet highlights, a promise of fine maturity. On the nose, you will discover a complex and intense bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits blend harmoniously with nuances of spices, leather and even tobacco, creating a seductive and persistent scent. On the palate, it reveals its robustness and structure, with perfectly integrated tannins that give it a velvety texture and remarkable balance. The traditional winemaking method in steel, with a long maceration, followed by aging of at least two years in oak barrels, then additional months in the bottle, contribute to its distinctive character and longevity.
To elevate this Brunello, I suggest pairing it with rich and flavorful dishes. Imagine it alongside roasted red meats, a fine cut of game or a platter of aged cheeses. This wine is an invitation to conviviality, perfect for significant occasions, those we wish to mark with a memorable imprint. Whether you choose to enjoy it now or let it age so it reveals even more of its secrets, this Brunello di Montalcino "Madonna delle Grazie" from Il Marroneto is an experience I highly recommend.