Il Marroneto - Brunello di Montalcino Madonna Delle Grazie 2016
Italy
Red
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Drink or Keep
100/100
Robert Parker
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100/100
Wine Enthusiast
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19/20
Jancis Robinson
"100/100 Parker & Wine Enthusiast !"
"Here it is: the magic of Il Marroneto. For my palate, Alessandro Mori's 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie best captures the soaring spirit and ambition of Brunello, crafted in its purest, most naked form. This vintage is a twin brother to the 2010, to which I gave a perfect score* [...] Having now tasted the 2010 vintage several times, I know better what to expect from the short-term evolution of the 2016. I know that the sharp purity of the fruit will soften and give way to more nuanced and refined tones of undergrowth, lilac, iron ore and candied orange peel over the next five years. This wine unfolds to show profound complexity from the start, with bright, jovial red fruit at its core. It vibrates with electric energy and charm." (Wine Advocate 2020) *(ed. note: 100)
Features
Estate
Il Marroneto
Cuvée
Madonna Delle Grazie
Vintage
2016
Designation
Brunello di Montalcino
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100% Sangiovese
Terroirs
Thick sea sand mixed with minerals
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
In Allier oak vats, remaining completely still for the first 2 days, the temperature rises very gradually, reaching 30°C after about 5 days. Fermentation lasts about 20-22 days.
Breeding
41 months in 25 hL oak barrels, can be called Brunello after 5 years (including 10 months bottle ageing)
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Pure fruitiness mellows to refined notes of undergrowth, flowers (rose, violet, lilac), iron ore, candied orange peel and new leather.
Mouth
Deep complexity and extreme finesse, concentrated and structured, bright red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and spices (liquorice, mint), electric energy and charm, taut, refined tannins, tobacco notes on the finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040+
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with 7-hour lamb, marinated venison, quail stuffed with foie gras, truffle ravioli, duck supreme...
Il Marroneto
Brunello di Montalcino
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 100/100 (Exceptional!)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Here it is: the magic of Il Marroneto. For my palate, Alessandro Mori's 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie best captures the soaring spirit and ambition of Brunello, crafted in its purest, most naked form. This vintage is a twin brother to the 2010, to which I gave a perfect score. Whereas that wine surprised me, appearing with such unexpected brightness and brilliance, this one won me over in a more cautious, less emotional and more contemplative way. Having now tasted the 2010 vintage several times, I know better what to expect from the short-term evolution of the 2016. I know that the sharp purity of fruit will soften to give way to more nuanced and refined tones of undergrowth, lilac, iron ore and candied orange peel over the next five years. This wine unfolds to show profound complexity from the start, with bright, jovial red fruit at its core. It vibrates with electric energy and charm.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 100/100
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This stunning wine is for Sangiovese purists and lovers of extreme finesse. It opens with tantalizing aromas of rose, violet, berries, ploughed earth and new leather, young and intense but already a classic. Concentrated, structured and radiant, the chiseled palate offers aromas of cherry, raspberry, licorice and crushed mint before a tobacco finish. Taut, refined tannins and bright acidity keep it perfectly balanced. Drink between 2026 and 2046.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 19/ 20
Domain Rated Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Domain Rated Recommended
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