1. Precision Winemaking in the Hills of Montalcino
IL MARRONETO
Precision Winemaking in the Hills of Montalcino

2. One of Montalcino’s Oldest Estates
1974
The Il Marroneto estate, established by Giuseppe Mori, is named after a 13th century tower where Tuscan Nuns stored chestnuts used to make flour for their daily bread
1980
The first vintage of Brunello was produced, crafted by the hands of Giuseppe Mori’s sons, Alessandro and Andrea. Alessandro was so blown away by the vintage and was instantly hooked.
…his passion for Brunello would soon become his philosophy of life.
Historically speaking, Il Marroneto is one of the few older estates in Montalcino having been established in the 1974 by Giuseppe Mori. Il Marroneto takes its name from an old tower dating back to the 13th century where the nuns (that lived in the Madonna delle Grazie convent) kept the chestnuts used to make flour for bread. Mori’s sons Alessandro and Andrea, busy with their occupations as lawyers – having followed in their father’s footsteps – showed great interest in winemaking, however. In 1980, the first vintage was made by the brothers’ hands in two small rooms at Il Marroneto. Alessandro was hooked. He would continue on as winemaker, turning his passion for Brunello and the estate into a philosophy of life.

3. Il Marroneto:
Presenting the case for production zone districts within Montalcino
Brunello is often rendered as powerful, even virile, in terms of its fruit, tannins and concentration, however this poses an incomplete assessment….
…the northern reaches of the appellation challenge these descriptors, boasting a incredible micro-climate, steep slopes, and cooler temperatures that promotes complexity, elegance, aromatics and freshness.

4. Il Marroneto’s Philosophy and Key Selling Points
Precision + Tradition
Veers strictly to the traditionalist canon of Brunello producers
Derived “Strictly From Nature”
Minimal vineyard intervention
Eschews the use of chemicals
Only native yeast fermentation
Traditional Cask Aging
Supporting Alessandro Mori’s philosophy of expressing the region to its trues extent
Transparent, No-Nonsense Approach
These are singular Brunellos demonstrating their sense of place

5. Significant ageing potential Classic tannic structure
Brunello di Montalcino
Il Marroneto is uniquely situated in Montalcino’s northern zone, ideal for exemplary Brunellos of…
Significant ageing potential
Complexity
Increased aromatics
Classic tannic structure
Nervy acidity
Alessandro’s precise Sangiovese winemaking shows stunningly through his natural and minimal intervention of philosophies and techniques
SRP $79.99
Major selling points
Wine Details

6. Competitive Set: Brunello di Montalcino
Il Marroneto
Biondi Santi
Canalicchio
di Sopra
Fuligni
ABV
14%
Production (bottles)
15,000
50,000 – 70,000
18,000 – 35,000
25,000 – 30,000
SRP
$79.99
$129
$88
$69

7. SRP $199.99 Madonna delle Grazie
Produced from a special selection of Sangiovese to create the estate’s “grand cru” Brunello, first bottled in 2000 and taking its name from the 13th century church located on the estate.
35-year old vines, planted at 3,400 vines/hectare
Twenty day native fermentation with pump overs
Aged in 2600-liter French cask for 41 months
Refined in bottle for six months
SRP $199.99
This wine is created from a special selection of Sangiovese to creates the estate’s “grand cru” Brunello, first bottled in The 35-year old vines have been planted with ample vine spacing of 3400 per hectare. Twenty day native ferments are standard, with pump overs when Alessandro decides. The wine is aged in 2600-liter French cask for 41 months, and further refined in bottle for six months. Alessandro no longer produces a Brunello Riserva bottling.
Tasting Note
The northern zone of Montalcino is characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and cool temperatures. These conditions are idea for creating Brunellos of significant ageing potential, showing complexity, increased aromatics, classic tannic structure and nervy acidity. Madonna delle Grazie displays elaborate florality interplayed with aromas of earth underfoot. Bright cherry, leathery-tones, and pulsating acidity offer the backbeat to the complex perfumes. Expect a precise and pure example of Sangiovese.
Food Pairing
Sangiovese’s high natural acidity and complex tannic structure make it an admirable ally to a range of hearty meat or game dishes. Go the traditional route with braised short ribs or Osso Bucco, but don’t be hesitant. Brunello benefits from a straightforward pairing, no artifice – as the Tuscans prefer. Bean and kale soup, papparedelle, or an aged pecorino, are resoundingly local choices.
Major selling points
Wine Details

8. Competitive Set: Madonna delle Grazie
Il Marroneto
Capanna Riserva
Soldera Riserva
Cerbaiona
ABV
14.5%
14%
Production (bottles)
5,000
10,000
15,000
8,000
SRP
$199.99
$100
$300
$189

9. March 28 April 12 Launch Timing and Selling Tools 2016 Launch Timing
Available to Order at Livorno
April 12
Available to order from Pine Brook
Selling Tools
Will be Available on Trade Tools
Sell Sheet Coming March 8th!
Allocations to be distributed by end of February