Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino 2016 750ml

Name: Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino 2016 750ml
Brand: Il Marroneto
SKU: 893526
Price: 157.28 USD
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Rating: 96.1 (7 reviews)

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WE 98pts

WA 96pts

JD 96pts

WNS 96pts

VM 95pts

DC 95pts

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Perfumed, focused and loaded with energy, this radiant red boasts enticing scents of iris, rose, crushed mint and wild berry. Boasting ethereal elegance as well as intensity and flavor, the chiseled palate has great fruit purity, delivering juicy red cherry, spiced cranberry, star anise and white pepper. Noble tannins and bright acidity provide balance and an ageworthy framework. (Cellar Selection)

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Brunello Di Montalcino

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively â€“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Tuscany

The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.

Appellation

Brunello Di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino, an esteemed wine appellation in Tuscany, Italy, has been crafting exceptional red wines since its establishment in 1966. Focused exclusively on the Sangiovese grape, specifically the local Brunello clone, this region's unique terroir of warm, dry climate and well-drained soils imparts richness and complexity to the wines. The hallmark of Brunello is its extended aging, requiring a minimum of four years, with at least two spent in oak barrels. This meticulous process results in bold, full-bodied wines with robust tannins, vibrant acidity, and a remarkable aging potential. Flavors of ripe red berries and dark cherries, coupled with notes of leather, tobacco, and spices, define the nuanced profile of Brunello di Montalcino wines. Exploring these wines offers enthusiasts a captivating journey into the world of Italian winemaking, showcasing the harmonious blend of tradition, terroir, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Ratings & Reviews

WE 98pts

Wine Enthusiast

Winery Notes

Rated 97 - This 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Il Marroneto starts off with an intensely fragrant nose of red flowers, crushed roses and wild strawberry. It is a nose full of head-spinning, hedonistic pleasure that is like falling into a bed of flowers sprinkled with cinnamon spice. On the palate it is quite forceful with prominent dense tannins even though they are fine-textured and silty in nature. As usual with II Marroneto there is a beautiful, silky texture and vibrant acidity and in the case of this 2016, a wonderful richly, fragrant nose. Right now, the 2016 is a little closed on the palate but very beautiful. It needs more time to show its best and may be going through a sulky teenager phase right now. - The Wine Independent

WA 96pts

Wine Advocate

Out of the gate, the Il Marroneto 2016 Brunello di Montalcino shows exciting purity and red fruit intensity. Compared to the Madonna delle Grazie, this wine has an ever-more lifted quality to the bouquet, whereas the Madonna has a firmer underlying texture that bodes well for longer aging. The character here is fresh, lively, youthful and vibrant. In fact, I would recommend drinking this wine while all those elements are still intact. The bouquet is crazy fun to describe: I get whiffs of black cherry, macchia mediterranea (which is not too different from what we call chaparral in California), peppercorn, dried cranberry and even a whiff of something that reminded me of the delicious rosemary herb mix you stuff inside roast porchetta. The base of the wine is light, almost weightless, but its structure and firmness do eventually catch up on the long finish.

JD 96pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is highly aromatic with tart cherry fruit, medicinal herbs, dried roses and cedar. The palate is ripe upfront with sweet raspberry, fresh blood orange, and saline minerality with energetic acidity, and fine-grained tannins. The 2016 is vibrant and transparent with classic elegance. Hold for 3-5 years and drink 2025-2036.

WNS 96pts

Wine & Spirits

This wine offers a bright and vivacious contrast to Alessandro Mori’s denser and darker Madonna delle Grazie from the same vintage (also recommended here). Enticing floral scents and fresh red cherry flavors give the wine immediate appeal, though there’s plenty of concentration and structure to suggest this will age well, too. Cool, mineral tannins underline the succulent fruit tones as the wine picks up notes of anise and white pepper, the flavors all woven together in a refined, seamless texture.

VM 95pts

Vinous Media

Il Marroneto's 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a delicate and heavenly, perfumed beauty. Roses mix with lilac and violets before giving way to a dusting of sweet spice, nuances of plum and white strawberries. It’s wonderfully pure, seeming almost weightless at times yet with gorgeous inner sweetness and a complex display of bright red fruits laced with minerals, hints of licorice and building florality. The long and classically structured finish guarantees that no matter how enjoyable this may be today, it will only get better.

DC 95pts

Decanter

The 2016 is a fine rendition of the estate's Brunello in a fine year overall. It was 'a very easy vintage,' according to Alessandro, with plenty of sunshine as well as rain at all the right times. The sweet cherry, raspberry and creamy scents lead to a chewy yet elegant palate with grippy, textural tannins. Juicy red fruits are joined on the mid-palate by a tangy, lip-smacking minerality and then a long finish bursting with balsamic freshness. Served from magnum.