2011 Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino

The 2011 is beautifully open for business. Delicious on pop & pour, while gaining presence over the course of dinner.  Alessandro Mori's estate is located on the northern side of Montalcino.  This is a very elegant and polished mid-weight expression of Sangiovese (14% abv) that becomes quite irresistible. Red fruit, sous bois, with savory finish. I have more stashed away, but will definitely seek out more of this.

The first time I tried this wine was in 2015, when a wine store owner in Radda recommended that I buy his last two bottles of the 2009 vintage. Those bottles were delightful and the 2011 confirms the pedigree for me.