Il Marroneto, Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Product Information
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Grape Variety Sangiovese
Vintage 2018
ABV 14%
Experience the elegance of Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino 2018, an exceptional vintage from the cool, high-altitude northern slopes of Montalcino, Tuscany. This organic Sangiovese red wine is a benchmark expression of traditional Brunello winemaking, delivering extraordinary depth, ageing potential, and terroir-driven purity.
Crafted using minimal intervention winemaking, the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented naturally in stainless steel vats, without temperature control. The wine is then aged for 39 months in large 2500L Allier oak barrels and spends an additional 10 months in bottle before release, a meticulous process that preserves the authentic character of Sangiovese.
Expect refined aromas, nervy acidity, structured tannins, and the kind of elegance only found in the northern Montalcino zone. This 2018 vintage showcases superb balance and complexity, perfect for long-term cellaring or immediate enjoyment with robust, earthy dishes.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
Pair this aged Brunello di Montalcino with traditional Tuscan fare or your favourite hearty dishes:
• Braised short ribs or Osso Bucco
• Tuscan bean and kale soup
• Pappardelle with wild boar ragu
• Aged pecorino cheese
These simple, rustic pairings let the wine shine, just as the Tuscans prefer.
Discover the timeless elegance of Il Marroneto, a small-production winery in the northern hills of Montalcino, Tuscany, specializing in traditional Brunello di Montalcino wines. Founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Mori and led by his son, Alessandro Mori, the estate produces some of the most age-worthy and highly regarded organic Brunello wines in Italy.
Set at 400 meters above sea level, Il Marroneto’s 5.8 hectares of vineyards benefit from cool mountain air, nutrient-rich sandy soils, and natural limestone and galestro, a terroir that nurtures vibrant, structured wines. The vines, planted gradually between 1975 and 1983, average over 35 years old, and are spaced for optimal vine health and minimal chemical intervention.
True to its heritage, Il Marroneto uses only native yeast fermentation, minimal cellar manipulation, and traditional large French oak casks (2600L) for ageing. The wine undergoes a nine-day fermentation in 50% stainless steel and 50% wood, followed by 39 months of barrel ageing, and is bottled unfined and unfiltered, resulting in deep, complex wines with extraordinary longevity.
Each bottle of Il Marroneto reflects the spirit of its historic estate, originally a 13th-century tower once used by convent nuns to store chestnuts for flour.
