Founded in 1974, Il Marroneto owes its name to an ancient mediaeval tower in which nuns used to store the chestnuts they used for making flour. Today, Alessandro and Andrea have taken over the baton from their father Giuseppe. These two former lawyers have established excellent credentials as wine producers. Alessandro creates extremely elegant wines by raising healthy vines, using indigenous yeasts for fermentation, and ageing his wines traditionally in casks.

The Sangiovese vines flourish just a stone’s throw from the 13th-century church of Madonna delle Grazie, after which the cuvée is named. The grapes are carefully harvested by hand at peak ripeness. In the winery, the grapes are vinified with extreme care and minimal intervention to allow the fruit and terroir to express their personality naturally.
The garnet-red colour promises a highly intense aromatic bouquet. The nose reveals expressive scents of mint and liquorice, complemented by light notes of bitter coffee. The fruity, delicious palate is marked by a unique character and excellent sapidity, leading to a deliciously long, flavoursome finish. This superb red wine may be enjoyed young or cellared for over 25 years.