Il Marroneto

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

8.960 ratings
8.913 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Christopher Olin

Not profound, but perfectly resolved. Probably not going to improve from here.

Not profound, but perfectly resolved. Probably not going to improve from here.

2 people found it helpfulOct 14th, 2015
Jay Kline

Still lovely.

Still lovely.

Dec 17th, 2016
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.6

Big, dense, and chewy. Young still but it's showing nicely. Needs 5-8 years at least.

Big, dense, and chewy. Young still but it's showing nicely. Needs 5-8 years at least.

Sep 2nd, 2016
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.3

Killer, in perfect drinking shape after 3 hours of decanting. Cherry, sandalwood, leather, earth, and dried flowers.

Killer, in perfect drinking shape after 3 hours of decanting. Cherry, sandalwood, leather, earth, and dried flowers.

Jul 3rd, 2016
Jay Kline

Cherries and frambois with some black tea. Ethereal. Beautiful with pasta.

Cherries and frambois with some black tea. Ethereal. Beautiful with pasta.

Jan 16th, 2016
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

8.9

Lovely and slightly rustic. Cherry, sandalwood and herbs.

Lovely and slightly rustic. Cherry, sandalwood and herbs.

Dec 12th, 2015
Gregory Fulchiero

Well aged and peaked - soft tannins, cherries and hoisin sauce - can't get enough of it

Well aged and peaked - soft tannins, cherries and hoisin sauce - can't get enough of it

May 15th, 2015
Jay Kline

Good color and even more beautiful aromatics. An elegant wine that shows-off the more feminine side of BdM. Outstanding with food.

Good color and even more beautiful aromatics. An elegant wine that shows-off the more feminine side of BdM. Outstanding with food.

May 3rd, 2015
Erica Orr

A cheapie from garagiste, pleasantly surprised.

A cheapie from garagiste, pleasantly surprised.

Apr 25th, 2015
Gregory Fulchiero

Dry cherries and subtle cedar - delicious

Dry cherries and subtle cedar - delicious

Nov 8th, 2014