Marroneto

1246\nThe building that houses Il Marroneto dates from 1246. It was originally used for drying chestnuts.\n\n### 1974\nIl Marroneto's story began in 1974, when the winery occupied two rooms in this historic building. The Marroneto family made wine there more for their own enjoyment than for sale.\n\n### 1975–1984\nThe vineyard was planted in 1975, with further plantings added in 1979 and 1984.\n\n### 1990s\nThe winery and its cellars were expanded slightly.

The vineyards lie close to the walls of Montalcino, at 350 metres above sea level, with a northern exposure.

Vines are spaced widely to give the Sangiovese room to spread above the ground. Harvesting begins only when the grapes are fully ripe, which gives the wines a fine concentration of tannins and essences, helping the flavours remain youthful and fresh while adding a distinctive shimmer to the colour.

Il Marroneto ages its wines in barrels made from Slavonian and Allier oak.

The family holds that becoming a leader in the wine business is not the company's aim. What matters more to them is expressing the full richness and generosity of the terroir while preserving the value of winemaking traditions.