Il Marroneto - Italy

History of the Il Marroneto Estate

The Mori family at the head of the estate

Alessandro and Andrea MoriThey took over from their father at the head of the estate. The two brothers, former lawyers, have built a solid reputation. Excellent winemakers, they produce wines of great elegance. The estate owes its name to the old tower that the nuns used to store chestnuts for making flour. TodayIl Marronetois considered one of the historic and iconic properties ofMontalcinoamong the most renowned. The work of theMori familyrespecting regional winemaking traditions allows us to obtain an elegant and rich wine.

The Brunello Di Montalcino appellation

Traditions and transmission

The Brunello di Montalcino appellationwas created in 1870. Ferruccio Biondi-Santi provided the impetus by creating very high-quality vintages fromBrunello(also known as Sangiovese Grosso). TheBrunelloFerruccio is a small grape variety with very dark skin. It stands out thanks to a precise selection of grapes and meticulous aging. Consequently, aging has become one of the hallmarks of the appellation.Brunello di MontalcinoFive years of aging are required to market these wines under this AOC designation, making it the longest aging period among Italian specifications. These wines are recognized as having some of the greatest aging potential in Italy, along with...BaroloOf course.

The terroir and wines of the estate

Respect for the AOC and high quality

The terroir ofIl Marronetobenefits from the influence of the Alps and the sea. The valley ofthe Orciaallows warm, humid air from the sea to enter the mountain rangeMontalcinoThe vineyards reach an altitude of 350 m, in the immediate vicinity of the walls ofMontalcinoLimestone soils are rich in nutrients and calcium.

The vineyard management is traditional; each vine is 3.6 m².Sangiovesecan thus have very good root development.

The wines possess great elegance thanks to healthy viticulture. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and traditional aging, according to the appellation's rules, are employed by the estate team. The wines from this estate are elegant, refined, with incredible aromatic complexity and exceptional intensity: wines that will evoke powerful emotions with every tasting!