Il Marroneto Rosso di Montalcino Jacopo (Iacopo) 2022

95 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "Deeply complex, the 2022 Rosso di Montalcino Iacopo wafts up with a cascade of rose petals, incense, cinnamon sticks, spiced citrus rinds and dried black cherries. This is silken in texture with depths of dark red berry fruits that saturate, underscored by saline minerals and spice, all guided by a core of brilliant acidity. The 2022 finishes with tremendous length and a crunchy feel, leaving gripping tannins that tug at the palate. This truly deserves the title of Baby Brunello. What an absolutely stunning wine. The Iacopo is produced from one declassified barrel of Brunello fruit. Drink: 2026-2034. (Nov 2024)"

95 points James Suckling: "A deep, complex, layered wine with aromas of dark cherries, blood oranges, wax, smoke, woodland and tea leaves. Full-bodied with crisp, austere acidity, assertive blood orange flavors and velvety tannins soaked with fruit. Drink or hold. (Nov 2024)"

94 points Falstafff Guide: "Bright, elegant ruby red. Very fragrant nose of rosehips, raspberries, slight hints of buttery cookies and fine stony notes. Great, expressive fruit on the palate, sweet, coated in compact tannins, polished and full of finesse, lingers long; great Rosso! (Oct 2024)"

94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Alessandro Mori makes two Rosso di Montalcino wines, and the difference between them comes down to the selection of barrels used in the final blend. The Il Marroneto 2022 Rosso di Montalcino Iacopo has a special story because Alessandro asked his son Iacopo to choose the one barrel that becomes this wine. That process was initiated in 2019 and has been the impetus for this wine ever since. With that first vintage, Iacopo selected a barrel with a slightly darker-colored wine, lots of blackcurrant intensity and a textural profile that veers more toward Brunello than it does Rosso. He has looked to re-create those characteristics in all the vintages to follow. This is a ramped-up expression of Sangiovese with energy, youthful fruit, cassis and blood orange. Drink: 2025-2038. (11/21/24)"

94 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Rose, violet, ripe dark-skinned berry and cake spice are just some of the aromas you’ll find on the fantastic 2022 Rosso di Montalcino Jacopo. It’s succulent and delicious, offering fleshy Marasca cherry, spiced orange zest, nutmeg, crushed mint and a dollop of vanilla all enveloped by lithe tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it bright and balanced. Despite being full-bodied, its rounded and has a weightless finesse. Drink through 2029. (Mar 2025)"

94 points James Button (Decanter): "A cask selection made by Alessandro's son, Iacopo, who says it ‘aims for the complexity and depth of a Brunello’. It shows more amplitude than Ignaccio, with depths of dark cherry fruit with some earth, spice and cream, and peaks of really bright and zesty blood orange, and floral overtones. Lovely freshness and impressive complexity. Drinking window 2026-2034 (Dec 2024)"