Il Marroneto
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 39 months in large 25-quintal oak barrels, followed by around 10 months of bottle ageing (a total of about 5 years before release onto the market). |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Name and grape variety: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021, 100% Sangiovese, 14.5% vol
- Vinification process: spontaneous fermentation in steel for 11–12 days at 33–34 °C
- Ageing: 39 months in large oak barrels followed by around 10 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: hints of Mediterranean scrub, mulberry, blood orange and mineral notes
- Critical ratings: 98 points from Decanter and James Suckling; 97 from Vinous; 95 from Robert Parker
Description
What kind of wine it is
Il Marroneto's Brunello di Montalcino is a red wine with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin from Tuscany, which precisely interprets the Sangiovese grape variety. Garnet in colour with ruby highlights, it offers an aromatic profile of Mediterranean scrub, mulberry and blood orange. On the palate, it stands out for its velvety tannins and a balsamic finish, the result of vinification in steel and maturation in oak barrels. This structure makes it ideal for accompanying game dishes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
It originates in Tuscany, in the renowned Brunello di Montalcino area, a region that enjoys ideal soil and climate conditions for viticulture. The vines grow at around four hundred metres above sea level and are trained using the spur-pruned cordon method. The distinctive feature of the terroir lies in the soils composed of marine sand and a significant mineral component. This specific geological matrix defines the wine's character, enriching the sip with a marked savouriness and constant saline notes.
How it is produced
Vinification involves a spontaneous fermentation in steel tanks triggered by indigenous yeasts and accompanied by frequent pump-overs for about two weeks. The wine is racked off while retaining part of its sugars; the pomace is then subjected to vertical pressing to extract the residual must, which is reintroduced to complete the fermentation process entirely naturally. The long maturation in oak barrels precedes the final ageing in bottle, a method that ensures remarkable evolution over time while preserving the integrity of the original aromas.
History and Curiosities
Since 1974, the estate Il Marroneto has been producing a prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from pure Sangiovese grapes. The excellent 2021 vintage, matured in a dry climate, releases a vibrant energy, combining perfect concentration with aromatic purity. Thanks to forty-two months of ageing in oak barrels, the wine retains extraordinary freshness, enhancing its original aromas. It was awarded 98 points by Decanter.
Awards
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2021
98/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Alessandro Mori
- Bottles produced: 36.139
- Hectares: 5
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| Name | Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Il Marroneto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1974, the estate Il Marroneto has been producing a prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from pure Sangiovese grapes. The excellent 2021 vintage, matured in a dry climate, releases a vibrant energy, combining perfect concentration with aromatic purity. Thanks to forty-two months of ageing in oak barrels, the wine retains extraordinary freshness, enhancing its original aromas. It was awarded 98 points by Decanter. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI) |
| Climate | Stable and dry climate |
| Soil composition | Sabbione di mare misto a minerali. |
| Cultivation system | Spur-pruned cordon |
| Fermentation temperature | 33–34 °C |
| Fermentation | About 11–12 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with continuous pumping over during the first 2 days; maturation for 39 months in large 25-quintal oak barrels and refinement for about 10 months in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with constant pump-overs (continuous during the first 2 days) for about 11–12 days, with the temperature rising up to 33–34 °C, using indigenous/spontaneous yeasts; followed by maturation for 39 months in large 25-hectolitre oak casks and ageing for about 10 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 39 months in large 25-quintal oak barrels, followed by around 10 months of bottle ageing (a total of about 5 years before release onto the market). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |