Brunello di Montalcino “Madonna delle Grazie” DOCG 2021

Az. Agr. Il Marroneto | Tuscany
Az. Agr. il Marroneto | Loc. Madonna delle Grazie 307 | IT 53024 Montalcino

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The vines cover two hectares directly below the small chapel that gave the wine its name. This is the steepest, oldest part of the estate, where Alessandro Mori heard the bells over the vines as a child. If there is a wine that is to become his legacy, then it must come from here. Brunello Madonna delle Grazie does not appear every year. There was none in 2002 and 2014 – the grapes were not good enough. This decision costs money, but Alessandro Mori has never acted on it. What distinguishes the Madonna from all other Brunellos in the appellation – even from its own basic Brunello – is the vinification. While the classic Il Marroneto is born with fermentation temperatures of up to 40°C and intensive extraction, the Madonna follows the opposite path: two days of rest after the harvest, then cool fermentation at 28°C for three to four weeks. The extraction is gentle, almost tender – more of an infusion than a maceration, closer to Pinot Noir than to classic Sangiovese. Then matured for 40 months in neutral vats.

Bright ruby red in the glass. The nose is a kaleidoscope: rose, iris, wild berries, hillside herbs – myrtle, sage, thyme. Add to this some new leather, forest earth, black tea. That rare combination of concentration and weightlessness on the palate: dried black cherry, raspberry compote, tobacco, orange peel. The tannins are taut and noble, the acidity – "the secret of long life" – keeps everything in suspense. The final is endless, with an aftertaste of violet pastille and lavender that dances on the tongue for minutes after the last sip. SUPERIORE.DE

"It is a wine of beautiful complexity and delicacy, characterised by an elegant, spicy note reminiscent of cypress on a warm summer's day. It shows remarkable focus and intensity yet remains finely balanced, with a sense of richness carried by a refined, seamless texture. The tannins are gently polymerised, thanks to a slow fermentation, where patience and finesse are more important than extraction, and which is carried out spontaneously and without temperature control." Wine Advocate

"On the nose, it has an impressive aroma of violets, roasted chestnuts, incense and allspice. On the palate, it dives deep into the flavours of wild forest berries – it is paradoxically fresh, considering how long it remains in the barrel. What sets it apart from the estate's Brunello is its structure. Balletically toned and chiselled, the tannins grip resolutely and demand time. But what a delicious salinity! The blackcurrant pops on the finish." Decanter

"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie captivates with its beguiling aromas of dried strawberry, spiced blood orange, cinnamon, mint and crushed stones. It is harmonious throughout, with a texture of pure silk, a subtle inner sweetness and a tantalising acidity that balances the penetrating core of sour cherry and blackberry. The 2021 leaves a chewy feel and an array of sweet tannins that pinch the cheeks, while a hint of rosy, floral notes mingle with hints of earl grey and spice. With the 2021, Madonna delle Grazie has taken on a whole new identity that focuses more on beauty than power." Vinous

"A restrained wine with a slender, elegant nose of liquorice, red cherries, cherry stones, Parma violets and a hint of balsamic. Precise, focused and full-bodied, it shows tension, firm yet ripe tannins, blood orange flavours, a dense yet interwoven palate and concentrated acidity." James Suckling