Marroneto

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Il Marroneto winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?

Il Marroneto is located in Montalcino, with the celebrated Madonna delle Grazie vineyard, a north-facing plot with vines over 40 years old, source of the Brunello selection of the same name considered among Italy's most collected wines.

Who founded Il Marroneto winery? Is it a family business?

Yes: Il Marroneto was founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Mori. His son Alessandro is today one of the most committed defenders of tradition in Montalcino, with spontaneous fermentations and long aging in large neutral wood casks.

Has the Madonna delle Grazie Brunello received major awards?

Yes: since 2010 Madonna delle Grazie has been considered by many critics Montalcino's single most important wine, with numerous scores between 98 and 100 from Vinous, Wine Advocate and Kerin O'Keefe. The 2020 vintage scored 99 points and was ranked 39th in James Suckling's Top 100 Italian Wines 2025.

What wines does Il Marroneto produce?

Production, about 33,000 bottles a year, includes two Brunello di Montalcino (the base wine and the Madonna delle Grazie selection) and a Rosso di Montalcino called Ignaccio.