2019 Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie [WA99][V99]

Producer: Il Marroneto
Region: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 
Varietal: Sangiovese 
Year: 2019 

Wine Advocate, 99 Points 

"This is a racy wine with deep layers, infinite complexity and a wild, almost mischievous personality. I have noticed that other Brunellos imitate this style, but none come close to the one and only. The Il Marroneto 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie exudes immediate aromas that are vibrant, elegant and full of energy. This is a wine of light and power, and I am reminded of Spain's Comando G, especially considering its uniquely punchy quality. Sweet cranberry, coriander seed, cola, licorice and white pepper emerge with purpose. There is a hint of sweetness that feels like summer singing from the glass. The mouthfeel is very much alive with terrific freshness and fine, dusty tannins that coat the entire mouth." 

Vinous, 99 Points 

"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie tempts the imagination with a dark veil of exotic florals and spices that slowly lifts to reveal dried blackberries and cherries enlivened by hints of mint and a dusting of clove.  This soothes with its silken textures and ripe red berry fruits as a blend of saline minerals and fine tannins slowly collect toward the close.  Structured yet incredibly long and deep, it tapers off like a black hole, inward and youthfully tense, blending sweet tannins with steeped plums and balsam herbs.  The 2019 is one of the most energetic yet complex renditions of Madonna Delle Grazie I have yet tasted.  I could get lost for days in this wine." 

Alcohol: 14% 

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