Brunello di Montalcino, Il Marroneto - 2019

Name: Brunello di Montalcino, Il Marroneto
Brand: Il Marroneto
SKU: 50830
Price: 141.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 50830 750 mL

A traditionally-style Brunello which ferments and ages in large oak botti for 3 years. The utmost attention to detail in the vineyard and cellar make for a wine that surpasses all expectations. Approachable now, but with the power and structure to age for years to come. Pair with peposo stew.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Sub-Region

Montalcino

Producer

Il Marroneto

Grape Variety

Sangiovese

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Glossary

Sangiovese

Italy's most planted grape variety is at the heart of some of the most beloved wines in the country. Grown all over the region, but especially in Central Italy, Sangiovese is the only grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino, and the main grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti, and countless other delicious Italian blends. Sangiovese has shown itself in recent years to be an excellent complement to Cabernet Sauvignon in red Italian blends; this grape duo forms the basis of many of the...

Tuscany

When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh fruit and herbs, while Chianti Classico Riserva can be dark and brooding. The term “Super Tuscans”...