2008 Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino
Il Marroneto’s 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Marroneto is distinguished by its skinny tannins. Gracious and impeccably balanced, the 2008 oats across the palate with exquisite dark fruit, licorice, tobacco, spices and new leather. This medium- bodied Brunello is pure armony and class. In other words, it represents another terri c showing from Il Marroneto. Floral notes add lift on the nish. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028.
Over the last few vintages, Il Marroneto has been one of the more dynamic properties in Montalcino. The two 2008s I tasted were both terri c.
