Il Marroneto

Il Marroneto is a small estate founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Mori, at a time when only a few producers operated in the area. He acquired a historic building north of Montalcino, dating back to 1246, originally used for drying chestnuts (“marroni” in Tuscan dialect) and flour production.

With the help of his sons, Andrea and Alessandro, Giuseppe planted the first vineyards in 1975. By the 1990s, Alessandro Mori expanded the winery, establishing Il Marroneto as one of the top 10 historical wineries in Montalcino.

Situated at 430 meters above sea level, the estate benefits from cool night winds and significant temperature variations, creating ideal conditions for wines that are elegantly balanced, vibrantly fresh, and extremely layered.

Today, Il Marroneto spans 8 hectares of Sangiovese, planted on sandy, mineral-rich soils. Seven hectares are dedicated to producing Brunello, while the remaining hectare is reserved for Rosso di Montalcino.

Sustainability is a guiding principle at Il Marroneto.

“I am a vineyard worker; my efforts culminate in the harvest. Grapes are the end of my work, not the beginning. In the cellar, we only protect what nature gives us, without bending it to our will.”

— Alessandro Mori, Owner & Winemaker