Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino Madonna della Grazie 2015 750ml

Name: Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino Madonna della Grazie 2015 750ml
Brand: Il Marroneto
SKU: 920246
Price: 370.97 USD
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Rating: 96.8 (6 reviews)

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#33 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2020. Violet, iris, warm spice, new leather, earth and wild berry are just some of the aromas you’ll find on this tantalizingly fragrant, gorgeous red. Linear and elegant, the radiant palate shows youthful tension, boasting red cherry, pomegranate, star anise, baking spice and orange zest framed in tightly wound, polished tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2025–2040. (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 100pts

Wine Enthusiast

#33 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2020. Violet, iris, warm spice, new leather, earth and wild berry are just some of the aromas you'll find on this tantalizingly fragrant, gorgeous red. Linear and elegant, the radiant palate shows youthful tension, boasting red cherry, pomegranate, star anise, baking spice and orange zest framed in tightly wound, polished tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2025–2040. (Cellar Selection)

WA 98pts

Wine Advocate

The Il Marroneto 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie creeps up on you slowly. Give this wine ample time to open and put on weight and volume. Or better yet, just stick the bottle in your cellar for a few more years. Fruit comes from a 1.6-hectare parcel at 420 meters above sea level. This site, located just below the Madonna delle Grazie chapel, has sandy mineral-rich soils. This wine is very different from the Alessandro Mori's classic Brunello. Here, you get that beautiful purity in the bouquet, but you also get a different mouthfeel that is characterized by more structure and a firmer set of tannins. However, the overall integration is superior here considering that this wine is richer and has more material and overall density. Cherry, grenadine and cassis are followed by jasmine and even a touch of exotic fruit. As the wine opens, you catch a hint of mesquite or hickory smoke. Some 7,040 bottles were made. This wine was bottled in June 2019, and it hit the market in January 2020.

VM 97pts

Vinous Media

The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie is showing a much darker and more backward bouquet, as earth tones and smoky minerals give way to woodland berries, white smoke, crushed fall leaves, worn leather, and a hint of licorice. On the palate, I’m finding soft textures with depths of dark red fruits and spice, as savory herbs and mineral tones come forward, overlaying fine tannins. The finish is long, showing its powerful structure, as dried black cherry and inner florals resonate over a core of grippy tannin. Hands off the 2015 Madonna delle Grazie for at least the next three to five years; it’s an epic wine in the making.

Winery Notes

Rated 97 - This 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie from Il Marroneto has poised, open, red cherry and hay-like aromas with wild herbs, cream, blackberry and spice notes on the nose. On standing the aromas become a sensual delight of rose petal, lavender and exotic spice. On the palate this wine has lots of dark, black fruit and licorice flavors and it feels bigger, bolder, denser than some later vintages. The tannins are firm, savory and a little clipped and there is a tangy acidity which adds brightness and mouth-watering freshness to the finish. As usual with Il Marroneto there is a beautiful satiny rich texture giving it a Burgundy-like weight and elegance, but the flavors are a little contrasting in this vintage. They are bolder with a smoked, charred, toasty note and there is a slight austerity to the tannins. An intriguing combination of vintage and house style. - The Wine Independent

WNS 96pts

Wine & Spirits

Alessandro Mori’s 14 vineyard acres are planted exclusively to Sangiovese, some of the vines dating back to 1975, the year after his father bought the estate. An ardent traditionalist, Mori ferments the grapes with ambient yeasts and ages this wine for 41 months in large Allier and Slavonian oak casks. The 2015 shows the bright acidity and red fruit tones characteristic of the vineyard’s lofty position at 1,300 feet on Montalcino’s northern slope. Saturated and scented with licorice and violets, the wine maintains impressive delicacy and precision despite its powerful tannins. Built for the long haul, this is one to put away for at least half a decade.

WS 93pts

Wine Spectator

Balsamic aromas and flavors of juniper, pine and wild thyme dominate the cherry and berry fruit for now, but this red displays a lightness and freshness that offsets the rugged tannins. Ends with an iron streak. Best from 2023 through 2042. 587 cases made, 75 cases imported.

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Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino Madonna della Grazie 2015 750ml

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Region

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