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Marroneto

Marroneto is a small, highly regarded Brunello estate on the slopes north of Montalcino town, farmed by Diego and Jacopo Molinari. The estate is best known for Madonna delle Grazie—a single-vineyard Brunello from an ancient terraced vineyard directly above the medieval abbey of the same name—which is one of the most sought-after Brunello reserves at auction. Madonna delle Grazie averages $278 per bottle across 112 lots, with the 2016 vintage the most-traded in the database. The standard Brunello di Montalcino ($91, 149 lots, 2010 peak) provides the broad production base. Total auction activity: 373 lots at $203 average, with prices reaching $598. The estate's northern Montalcino position is associated with elegance, fragrance, and fine tannins—a counterpoint to the rounder, warmer southern-zone style. Marroneto produces organically farmed Sangiovese Grosso vinified traditionally in Slavonian oak casks, resulting in wines that are praised for their aromatic complexity and structural refinement rather than sheer power.