# Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Madonna delle Grazie (2018)

- **Producer:** Az. Agr. il Marroneto di Mori Alessandro
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Tuscany, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €85
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, blackcurrant, black cherry, redcurrant, cloves, chocolate, vanilla, cedar, coffee, leather, earth, dried fruit, tobacco, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

Brunello di Montalcino Il Marroneto Selezione Madonna delle Grazie 2018 is a 100% Sangiovese from the Montalcino DOCG in Tuscany. The wine originates from the Madonna delle Grazie vineyard, cultivated by Az. Agr. il Marroneto di Mori Alessandro, a producer recognized for its commitment to Sangiovese. The 2018 vintage is noted for its recovery from a wet spring, leading to wines with both immediate appeal and aging potential. Il Marroneto is considered one of the most respected estates in Montalcino, with a production that typically remains below 25,000 bottles annually. The Selezione Madonna delle Grazie bottling specifically comes from a limited production of 8,500 bottles.

## Interesting facts

- Single-vineyard bottling from Madonna delle Grazie.
- Production rarely exceeds 25,000 bottles annually.
- 2018 vintage praised for immediate fruit and aging promise.
- Considered one of the top 10 estates in Montalcino.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust tannins and full body are well-suited to rich protein dishes, where they can soften and integrate. The wine's inherent savory notes and earthy undertones complement game meats and truffle-infused dishes, while its balanced acidity cuts through the richness of fatty meats and creamy sauces.

## Wine making process

Brunello di Montalcino Il Marroneto Selezione Madonna delle Grazie 2018 is produced using traditional winemaking methods. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, after which the wine is aged for a significant period. This aging process involves at least 24 months in French Allier oak casks, with some sources indicating up to 41 months in special oak. The producer typically employs large French Allier and Slavonian oak casks for maturation. The 2018 vintage experienced a challenging spring with rain, followed by a recovery, influencing the grapes' development.