Portrait of Alessandro Mori
i. Biography
Alessandro Mori is the winemaker at Il Marroneto in Montalcino, Italy. “We are not biodynamic, we are not biological; we are traditional and natural.”
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The Path
Early in their career, Alessandro worked as attorney in Siena (until 1993). Today, Alessandro is winemaker and owner of Il Marroneto (since 1993).
The Work Today
He still leads the estate as winemaker in Montalcino. His method was shaped early by limited tools and a close reading of the land: “When we started, there wasn’t any machine or chemical to help make wine, so we learned to respect nature.”
In Their Words “When we started, there wasn’t any machine or chemical to help make wine, so we learned to respect nature.” “We are not biodynamic, we are not biological; we are traditional and natural.”
Acclaim
Brunello di Montalcino is the wine most tied to his name.
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What is Alessandro Mori's current role?
As of 2026, Alessandro Mori is Winemaker.
What is Alessandro Mori known for?
Brunello di Montalcino.
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