Il Marroneto

Leuchtendes Rot. Verlockende Aromen von Sauerkirsche, aromatischer Kräuterwürze und Veilchen werden durch eine spritzige Mineralität aufgelockert. Am Gaumen begeistern frische, reine Aromen von Sauerkirsche, Johannisbeere und Mineralien - gepaart mit einer belebenden Säureader. Im Abgang ist Ignaccio freundlich und lang und ist wunderbar sympathisch mit seinen floralen und mineralischen Noten. Ein Rosso, der seine Exposition gekonnt mit Frische, Eleganz und Mineralität ausspielt und somit (nicht nur für uns) unbestitten zu den besten seiner Denomination gehört. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Rosso di Montalcino Ignaccio is flat-out delicious with a woodland and almost-autumnal profile. Wild strawberries, blueberries, lavender and sage mix with hints of cinnamon and flowery undergrowth. It’s silky-smooth, almost velvety in feel yet perfectly balanced and full of life, displaying ripe wild berry fruit and inner violet florals. There’s enough structure here to carry the 2018 for a number of years in the cellar, but who can keep their hands off of it today? Alessandro Mori selects his Rosso from the same barrels he uses to make Brunello, yet after only a year of aging." Vinous

"Fiercely traditional and a consistently good craftsman of wine, Alessandro Mori is becoming one of Montalcino's top producers for its globally recognised cru, 'Madonna delle Grazie'. His Rosso, Ignaccio is no less detail-oriented. This wine is usually made from declassified estate Brunello, grown on the northern side of the village where it is cooler, and situated on some of the oldest limestone soil in Montalcino. This 2018 is an intoxicating Rosso with purity of fresh raspberry, yellow gentian and star anise. There is cherry fruit in depth, with great savouriness over the palate. The tannins are firm and chalky - typical of Sangiovese from cooler areas - without any bitterness, while the acidity pushes the fruit to an outstanding orange peel finish." Decanter

Leuchtendes Rot. Verlockende Aromen von Sauerkirsche, aromatischer Kräuterwürze und Veilchen werden durch eine spritzige Mineralität aufgelockert. Am Gaumen begeistern frische, reine Aromen von Sauerkirsche, Johannisbeere und Mineralien - gepaart mit einer belebenden Säureader. Im Abgang ist Ignaccio freundlich und lang und ist wunderbar sympathisch mit seinen floralen und mineralischen Noten. Ein Rosso, der seine Exposition gekonnt mit Frische, Eleganz und Mineralität ausspielt und somit (nicht nur für uns) unbestitten zu den besten seiner Denomination gehört. SUPERIORE.DE

"Strahlendes Rubinrot mit aufhellendem Rand. Duftende und fasswürzige Nase, nach Edelholz, Waldbeeren, reifen Kirschen und einem Hauch Malzkaffee. Am Gaumen saftig und mit klarer, präsenter Frucht, fleischige Textur, zugänglich und ausgewogen." Falstaff

"The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino Ignaccio is delicate yet deep and perfumed, with a hauntingly beautiful bouquet of rose hips, lavender and raspberries laced with nuances of sweet spice. There’s remarkable purity within, lifted and wonderfully refined, as juicy acidity further enlivens its vivid notes of ripe strawberry and plum. Just a hint of fine tannin lingers, allowing nuances of clove and licorice to echo on. This lively and fresh Rosso will win a lot of hearts. Frankly, it’s hard to put the glass down." Vinous

"The Il Marroneto 2019 Rosso di Montalcino Ignaccio shows a sweet cherry note that is characteristic of the vintage, along with subtle concentration that is a characteristic of the growing season. The results are bright and vertical, and the wine shows directness and a good amount of power on the bouquet. It finishes on a very polished and silky note." Robert Parker

Seidig, offen und anmutig, besticht er durch eine hervorragende Eleganz und die für den nördlichen Sektor Montalcinos typische Finesse. Rosenblüten, süße rote Beeren und anmutige, minzige Noten schmücken den Gaumen in einem sinnlichen, seidigen Brunello, der bereits mit dem ersten Schluck seine Klasse und Abstammung ausstrahlt. Der traditionelle Marroneto-Stil mit feinkörnigem Tannin und subtiler Salznote kontrastiert spannend mit der klassischen Struktur und Extraktsüße. Großer Wein! SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, mitteldichtes Rubinrot. Eröffnet mit betont würzigen Noten, nach Thymian und Kardamom, dann viel saftige Weichselkirsche. Am Gaumen präsente Frucht mit saftiger Frucht." Falstaff

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with vibrancy and spunk, showing woodland berries and herbs with crushed wet stone and undergrowth in an incredibly fresh and lively expression. It’s soft and pliant upon entry, enveloping with its saturating raspberry fruits and inner spice, as mineral tension builds, giving way to sweet, elegant tannins and inner florals. The 2017 shows a more slender yet well-muscled interpretation of the 2017 vintage, but it remains remarkably pretty and balanced throughout." Vinous

"Just north of Montalcino, sitting at over 400 metres, Il Marroneto’s vineyards benefit from cooling north breezes. Proprietor Alessandro Mori maintains a generous canopy to protect the grapes from hail and, above all, sunburn. With a lightness of structure yet concentration of flavour, this is beautifully midweight in presentation. Lifted fragrances of wild broom and mandarin are countered by earthier ash and roasted chestnut nuances. There's a sweet/sour sensation to the red cherry palate, and fine, powdery tannins impart a distinguishing tactile, layered texture. A finale of gingerbread lends further intrigue." Decanter

"Alessandro Mori's Il Marroneto 2017 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a very distinguished and unique character that makes this wine easy to recognize in a lineup of Brunello. This hot and dry growing season made for more powerful aromas and sometimes riper flavors in the appellation, generally speaking. But this magically lean-bodied wine follows its own path, and the warmth of the summer seems to have cemented almost exotic aromas of bay leaf, crushed flower, campfire ash and iron ore. The wine is exceedingly silky and elegant, but instead of opulence, you get streamlined tension accompanied by lifted, immediate aromas of fruit, flowers and light spice." Robert Parker

Seidig, offen und anmutig, besticht er durch eine hervorragende Eleganz und die für den nördlichen Sektor Montalcinos typische Finesse. Rosenblüten, süße rote Beeren und anmutige, minzige Noten schmücken den Gaumen in einem sinnlichen, seidigen Brunello, der bereits mit dem ersten Schluck seine Klasse und Abstammung ausstrahlt. Der traditionelle Marroneto-Stil mit feinkörnigem Tannin und subtiler Salznote kontrastiert spannend mit der klassischen Struktur und Extraktsüße. Großer Wein! SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, mitteldichtes Rubinrot. Eröffnet mit betont würzigen Noten, nach Thymian und Kardamom, dann viel saftige Weichselkirsche. Am Gaumen präsente Frucht mit saftiger Frucht." Falstaff

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with vibrancy and spunk, showing woodland berries and herbs with crushed wet stone and undergrowth in an incredibly fresh and lively expression. It’s soft and pliant upon entry, enveloping with its saturating raspberry fruits and inner spice, as mineral tension builds, giving way to sweet, elegant tannins and inner florals. The 2017 shows a more slender yet well-muscled interpretation of the 2017 vintage, but it remains remarkably pretty and balanced throughout." Vinous

"Just north of Montalcino, sitting at over 400 metres, Il Marroneto’s vineyards benefit from cooling north breezes. Proprietor Alessandro Mori maintains a generous canopy to protect the grapes from hail and, above all, sunburn. With a lightness of structure yet concentration of flavour, this is beautifully midweight in presentation. Lifted fragrances of wild broom and mandarin are countered by earthier ash and roasted chestnut nuances. There's a sweet/sour sensation to the red cherry palate, and fine, powdery tannins impart a distinguishing tactile, layered texture. A finale of gingerbread lends further intrigue." Decanter

"Alessandro Mori's Il Marroneto 2017 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a very distinguished and unique character that makes this wine easy to recognize in a lineup of Brunello. This hot and dry growing season made for more powerful aromas and sometimes riper flavors in the appellation, generally speaking. But this magically lean-bodied wine follows its own path, and the warmth of the summer seems to have cemented almost exotic aromas of bay leaf, crushed flower, campfire ash and iron ore. The wine is exceedingly silky and elegant, but instead of opulence, you get streamlined tension accompanied by lifted, immediate aromas of fruit, flowers and light spice." Robert Parker

Wie immer präsentiert sich Madonna delle Grazie in höchstem Maße aristokratisch, dabei mit einer Strahlkraft und Perfektion, die ihresgleichen sucht. Wenn dieser Wein ins Glas kommt, ist einfach Ruhe im Saal. Nach einigen Minuten der Belüftung verströmt sein Bouquet die wohl reinste und puristischste Form des Sangiovese, verbunden mit zahlreichen Anklängen an Grenadine, Cassis, Jasmin und eine geheimnisvolle, exotische Note. Am Gaumen dann perfekt strukturiert, hier ist alles an seinem Platz und man schmeckt geradezu, dass das Traubenmaterial perfekt und handverlesen war. Mit jedem Schluck wird er vollständiger und offenbart dazu - wunderbar fein und subtil geschichtet - immer wieder neue Geschmackserlebnisse, die mit zunehmender Flaschenreife an Geschmeidigkeit und Komplexität weiter zunehmen werden. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin-Granat. Duftige und einladende Nase, satt nach Himbeeren, Brombeeren und frischen Zwetschgen, sehr klar. Zeigt auch am Gaumen satte Frucht, viel Himbeere und dunkle Kirsche, öffnet sich dann mit dichtem, griffigem Tannin, im Nachhall würzig und salzig." Falstaff

"This single-vineyard selection is breathtakingly enticing. Autumnal in persona, it conveys wet leaves, smoke and very subtle spice as aromas float from the glass. You feel the warmth in the dried violet and baked brick notes but otherwise it is fresh cherries and red currants that fill the mouth. As elegantly structured as it is eloquent, long lean tannins stretch across the palate of this enigmatically seductive Brunello, finishing with a touch of paprika." Decanter

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie lights up the senses from the very first moment. Its aromatics alone are worth the price of entry; an exotic, spicy bouquet blends lavender, blood orange and tart raspberries with mentholated herbs, smoke and crushed stone. The textures are unbelievably soft, like liquid velvet, enveloping with mineral-tinged ripe cherries and sweet, sweet spice. This is so pretty and expressive, yet also juicy and fresh. Fine tannins mount, though they are only noticeable through the finale, where saline-minerals mix with sour citrus and autumnal spice in an expression that just goes on and on. The 2017 transcends the vintage, and while it may not possess the power typical of Madonna delle Grazie, it instead communicates its undeniable beauty and grace. I tasted the 2017 both in Montalcino, at the winery, and in our office, where it only got better over the three days I followed it. It's a total classic." Vinous

"This is one of the icon wines of the appellation. The Il Marroneto 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie shows an elegantly streamlined appearance with shiny ruby highlights. This warm-vintage expression does not have the same vertical lift that we saw in the glorious 2016 edition, but that wine sets the bar very high (and it earned a 100-point score). This vintage is perhaps shapelier and more saturated with rose, wild cherry, peat moss and blood orange. The house style embraces extreme finesse, and you get that here. Alessandro Mori has also expertly managed the tannins, with results that appear silky and almost glossy. Thanks to elevation and soils, this cool growing site north of Montalcino village performs very nicely in the hot vintages such as this." Robert Parker

Wie immer präsentiert sich Madonna delle Grazie in höchstem Maße aristokratisch, dabei mit einer Strahlkraft und Perfektion, die ihresgleichen sucht. Wenn dieser Wein ins Glas kommt, ist einfach Ruhe im Saal. Nach einigen Minuten der Belüftung verströmt sein Bouquet die wohl reinste und puristischste Form des Sangiovese, verbunden mit zahlreichen Anklängen an Grenadine, Cassis, Jasmin und eine geheimnisvolle, exotische Note. Am Gaumen dann perfekt strukturiert, hier ist alles an seinem Platz und man schmeckt geradezu, dass das Traubenmaterial perfekt und handverlesen war. Mit jedem Schluck wird er vollständiger und offenbart dazu - wunderbar fein und subtil geschichtet - immer wieder neue Geschmackserlebnisse, die mit zunehmender Flaschenreife an Geschmeidigkeit und Komplexität weiter zunehmen werden. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin-Granat. Duftige und einladende Nase, satt nach Himbeeren, Brombeeren und frischen Zwetschgen, sehr klar. Zeigt auch am Gaumen satte Frucht, viel Himbeere und dunkle Kirsche, öffnet sich dann mit dichtem, griffigem Tannin, im Nachhall würzig und salzig." Falstaff

"This single-vineyard selection is breathtakingly enticing. Autumnal in persona, it conveys wet leaves, smoke and very subtle spice as aromas float from the glass. You feel the warmth in the dried violet and baked brick notes but otherwise it is fresh cherries and red currants that fill the mouth. As elegantly structured as it is eloquent, long lean tannins stretch across the palate of this enigmatically seductive Brunello, finishing with a touch of paprika." Decanter

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie lights up the senses from the very first moment. Its aromatics alone are worth the price of entry; an exotic, spicy bouquet blends lavender, blood orange and tart raspberries with mentholated herbs, smoke and crushed stone. The textures are unbelievably soft, like liquid velvet, enveloping with mineral-tinged ripe cherries and sweet, sweet spice. This is so pretty and expressive, yet also juicy and fresh. Fine tannins mount, though they are only noticeable through the finale, where saline-minerals mix with sour citrus and autumnal spice in an expression that just goes on and on. The 2017 transcends the vintage, and while it may not possess the power typical of Madonna delle Grazie, it instead communicates its undeniable beauty and grace. I tasted the 2017 both in Montalcino, at the winery, and in our office, where it only got better over the three days I followed it. It's a total classic." Vinous

"This is one of the icon wines of the appellation. The Il Marroneto 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie shows an elegantly streamlined appearance with shiny ruby highlights. This warm-vintage expression does not have the same vertical lift that we saw in the glorious 2016 edition, but that wine sets the bar very high (and it earned a 100-point score). This vintage is perhaps shapelier and more saturated with rose, wild cherry, peat moss and blood orange. The house style embraces extreme finesse, and you get that here. Alessandro Mori has also expertly managed the tannins, with results that appear silky and almost glossy. Thanks to elevation and soils, this cool growing site north of Montalcino village performs very nicely in the hot vintages such as this." Robert Parker