2021 Il Marroneto 'Madonna delle Grazie' Brunello di Montalcino

98 Points - Michaela Morris, Decanter

“Iacopo Mori says that the selection for Madonna delle Grazie was easy in 2021 given the high quality of grapes. It also meant that the estate was able to produce more than usual - 9,500 rather than just 8,000 bottles. It sports a stunning nose of violets, roasted chestnut, incense and allspice. The palate plunges deep with wild forest berries - it's paradoxically fresh given how long this stays in barrel. Where it distinguishes itself from the estate Brunello is in its structure. Balletically toned and chiseled, the tannins grip resolutely and demand time. But oh my, what mouthwatering salinity! Blackcurrant pops on the finish. Tasted Nov 2025. Drink 2029-2044.”

98 Points - Eric Guido, Vinous

“The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie dazzles with a beguiling display of dried strawberries, spiced blood orange, cinnamon, mint and crushed stones. It is harmonious throughout, with textures of pure silk, a subtle inner sweetness and tantalizing acidity that offsets its penetrating core of tart cherry and blackberry. The 2021 leaves a chewy sensation and an array of sweet tannins that pinch at the cheeks as an air of rosy inner florals mixes with hints of Earl Grey and spice. In 2021, Madonna delle Grazie has taken on a whole new identity, relying more on beauty than power. Drink 2030-2046.”

98 Points - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

“From a special vineyard near the chapel that gives the wine its name, Il Marroneto's 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie is a wine of beautiful complexity and delicacy, distinguished by an elegant savory note reminiscent of cypress trees on a warm summer day. It shows striking focus and intensity yet remains finely balanced, with a sense of richness carried by a refined, seamless texture. The tannins are softly polymerized thanks to a slow fermentation that emphasizes patience and finesse over extraction, carried out spontaneously with no temperature control. It matures in oak botti for 47 months. Only 9,000 bottles were made. Reviewed Jan 2026. Drink 2028-2060.”

98 Points - Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com

“Three selections were made in this vintage that will go into the blend for the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie in final production. It is a noble and potent expression and takes on significantly more structure and potency. Here again, it retains driving energetic tension of acidity and freshness. (Original barrel-sample score 95-98 points.)”