Brunello di Montalcino Il Marroneto 2020
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Perfect to give as a giftThe Brunello di Montalcino Il Marroneto is one of the most important expressions of the entire Italian wine scene. A pure Sangiovese with a very broad bouquet, featuring notes of noble woods and red fruit jam, with a finish of aromatic herbs. The sip stands out for its elegance and refinement and ends with a delightful finish of inimitable persistence.
The Brunello di Montalcino Il Marroneto is one of the reference labels of the Montalcino area, among the most loved by connoisseurs. Born from a particularly vocated terroir and crafted with passion and artisanal care, it is one of the most interesting expressions of pure Sangiovese grosso. Capable of combining intensity and elegance, complexity and smoothness, it surprises with stylistic precision and longevity. It is a prestigious bottle, to be brought to the table on a special evening and to be enjoyed with a Chianina steak or with roasted game.
The Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino is born in the area north of the village of Montalcino, in the locality of Madonna delle Grazie. The estate extends over 6 hectares, with old terraced vineyards, which produce high-quality grapes. The wines are among the best excellences of the denomination, characterized by an elegant and always impeccable style. The Sangiovese grosso vineyards are located at an altitude of about 400 meters and are cultivated on soils mainly consisting of ancient marine sands.marine origin, rich in mineral elements. At the end of the harvest operations, the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for about a dozen days. The wine matures in large oak barrels for 39 months and finishes the aging period in the bottle, leaving the company cellars 5 years after the harvest.
The Brunello from the Il Marroneto winery is a wine of great charm, which is part of the elite of the best labels of the denomination. In the glass, it has a beautiful garnet red color, vivid and bright. The olfactory profile is refined and intense, with floral aromas of violet, marasca, small red berry fruits, spicy hints, notes of underbrush, leather, licorice root, aromatic herbs of the Mediterranean scrub, and balsamic notes. On the palate, it is elegant, with delicate, complex aromas and a dense, velvety tannic structure that envelops the sip harmoniously, accompanying it towards a very fresh and persistent finish. An absolutely unmissable Brunello, which reaches full expressive maturity after a few years of aging in the cellar.of aging in the cellar.