2019 Rosso di Montalcino Selezione Iacopo

A perfumed and dazzling display of rose buds and violets with wild strawberry, blueberry skins and nuances of white smoke defines the 2019 Rosso di Montalcino Selezione Iacopo. There’s a pleasant inner sweetness that greets the senses, as elegant textures wash red and blue-toned berries across the palate under an air of purple-tinged florals. For all of its delicate beauty, this leaves a coating of primary fruits and lavender tones, as sweet tannins frame the expression throughout the long and lightly structured finale. The word “wow” does not do this justice, and there are depths yet unseen, that will only come forward over time. In celebration of Iacopo Mori officially joining his father at Il Marroneto, Alessandro Mori gave him full control over creating his own blend of the barrels of 2019 Brunello from the Madonna delle Grazie vineyard. In the end, he chose barrel number five as its base, with parts of 20 and 23. The wine spent 26-27 months refining in wood prior to bottling, and there will only be a little over 3,300 bottles to go around. In the end, no fan of Il Marroneto should turn down the chance to experience this absolutely stunning wine.