Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino 2021 is a true piece of Montalcino’s history and stands among the great red wines of the world. It’s one of those bottles collectors chase with passion, and Brunello lovers swear by. Critics adored the 2021 vintage: James Suckling and Decanter awarded it 98 points, while Wine Advocate gave it 95. Everyone highlights its purity, elegance and remarkable complexity.

Its story begins in 1974, when Alessandro Mori’s father, Giuseppe, purchased this small estate on the northern slope of Montalcino. The property’s history, however, goes back much further — to 1246, when the building was used to dry chestnuts (“marrone” in the local dialect), which inspired the name Il Marroneto. In 1990, Alessandro left his career in law to devote himself to the winery, expanding the vineyards and championing a style focused on finesse and fruit. While many producers chased power and heavy oak, Mori remained steadfast in his pursuit of elegance, using only large Slavonian oak botti. The 2021 vintage is the ultimate vindication of that philosophy.

For the 2021 Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino, the grapes come from the estate’s own vineyards at 350 meters altitude. No chemicals are used, and the focus is on sustainability and biodiversity. After hand-harvesting, the wine ferments in large oak vats with ambient yeasts and no temperature control, then ages for 42 months in large Slavonian oak casks. The result is a wine that marries grace with power — delicious in its youth yet capable of aging beautifully for decades.

If you want to secure one of the world’s top Brunello, don’t wait — quantities are limited.