Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino 2019
At Il Marroneto, Alessandro Mori and his son Iacopo are crafting wines of almost indescribable beauty and elegance with an ultra-traditional approach to Brunello di Montalcino. Over the last few years in particular, this magic has captured the imagination of the world of wine. Today, the wines of Il Marroneto are among the most sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts anywhere in the world. The 2019 vintage was truly spectacular, “perfect” according to Iacopo, one of the very best of the last 50 years. The purity, nuance, and energy of these wines puts them at the pinnacle of Brunello di Montalcino.
"Alessandro Mori's wines are easy to spot in a blind tasting thanks to the soaring intensity and vibrant Sangiovese aromas they display. They are truly one of a kind. [...] The steep verticality of the bouquet evokes almost-carbonic or lifted aromas of bright cherry, strawberry shortcake, lilac and heritage rose. You get straight to the heart of Sangiovese. The tannins are extremely fine and powdery and the freshness of the fruit is beautifully intact. This wine really pops in 2019."
97 points, Monica Larner, the Wine Advocate
