"Alessandros Brunello normale, dvs. den af hans to Brunello'er der kommer ud i hver eneste årgang, er et af de mest race-rene udtryk af ægte Brunello di Montalcino. Det er en klassisk, elegant top-Brunello fremstillet på 100% Sangiovese Grosso fra Il Marronetos mark på nordøst-siden af Montalcino, en mark beliggende i ca. 350-400 meters højde med en sandholdig, mineralsk og havfossil-præget jordbund. Vinifikation finder sted i ståltank, helt uden temperaturregulering. Straks efter druernes ankomst i gæringstankene, begynder Alessandro Mori at udføre kontinuerlig pump over, som han fortsætter i to dage. Dette udløser en kickstart af den spontane gæring, og i løbet af blot 5-6 timer har mosten opnået en gæringstemperatur på ca. 33-34º C. Denne hurtige, og forholdsvis eksplosive, gæring varer blot ca. 12 dage, hvorefter den alkoholiske gæring er tilendebragt. Herefter presses cap'en hårdt ned for at udtrække syre i ren form. Skindet skilles dernæst fra den færdigfermenterede vin, hvorefter al vinen fordeles på store gamle fade. På disse fade gennemgår vinen langsom malolaktisk gæring og modnes i i alt 39 måneder, inden sammenstikning og aftapning samt yderligere lagring på flaske. Hele processen er indbegrebet af "naturalisme"; vinen fremstilles uden hjælp i form af gær, enzymer, kemi, avanceret teknologisk udstyr, filtrering eller andet. Denne Brunello di Montalcino er således fremstillet efter helt old-school, low-tech metoder, og er dermed et af de mest rene udtryk man kan finde af Sangiovese Grosso." Distinto
"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with vibrancy and spunk, showing woodland berries and herbs with crushed wet stone and undergrowth in an incredibly fresh and lively expression. It’s soft and pliant upon entry, enveloping with its saturating raspberry fruits and inner spice, as mineral tension builds, giving way to sweet, elegant tannins and inner florals. The 2017 shows a more slender yet well-muscled interpretation of the 2017 vintage, but it remains remarkably pretty and balanced throughout." Vinous 93p
"Just north of Montalcino, sitting at over 400 metres, Il Marroneto’s vineyards benefit from cooling north breezes. Proprietor Alessandro Mori maintains a generous canopy to protect the grapes from hail and, above all, sunburn. With a lightness of structure yet concentration of flavour, this is beautifully midweight in presentation. Lifted fragrances of wild broom and mandarin are countered by earthier ash and roasted chestnut nuances. There's a sweet/sour sensation to the red cherry palate, and fine, powdery tannins impart a distinguishing tactile, layered texture. A finale of gingerbread lends further intrigue." Decanter 93p
"Alessandro Mori's Il Marroneto 2017 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a very distinguished and unique character that makes this wine easy to recognize in a lineup of Brunello. This hot and dry growing season made for more powerful aromas and sometimes riper flavors in the appellation, generally speaking. But this magically lean-bodied wine follows its own path, and the warmth of the summer seems to have cemented almost exotic aromas of bay leaf, crushed flower, campfire ash and iron ore. The wine is exceedingly silky and elegant, but instead of opulence, you get streamlined tension accompanied by lifted, immediate aromas of fruit, flowers and light spice." Robert Parker 95p
