Marrone, Tre Fie Arneis Langhe 2021

93 points John Gilman, View From The Cellar
"The 2021 Arneis “Tre Fie” bottling from the Marrone sisters is made from old vines, as these vines were planted circa 1975. The wine is beautifully precise and mineral in profile, offering up a complex bouquet of fresh lime, tart pear, green olive, salty minerality, raw almond and a touch of white flowers in the upper register. On the palate the wine is vibrant, full-bodied, focused and mineral-driven, with a superb core of fruit (from old vines), bright acids and exceptional focus and grip on the long, complex and seamlessly balanced finish. This is one of the best bottles of Arneis I have tasted since Bruno Giacosa retired!"

Vinous Reverie Notes
The origins of Agricola Marrone date back over a century and through four generations where the family has focused on cultivating local grape varietals. In 1978 ‘Gianpi’ took over full management of Marrone and began a phase of expansion in the vineyards and the cellar space. His wife Giovanna, affectionately known as “Mamma Gio,” orchestrates private hospitality and is the kitchen director. For Giovanna, food is “tradition and Italian values that go hand with our wines.” Since 2011 the winery has been run by “Tre Fie,” the three daughters of Gian Piero and Giovanna Marrone. Valentina is the winemaker, Serena runs marketing and business operations, and Denise is the hospitality heart and manager of the visitor programs and restaurant. The farm is run with minimal intervention in the vineyard, a philosophy that carries through from harvest to winemaking. The Marrone family pays careful attention to produce wines that are elegantly structured with the potential to evolve for decades. Tasting Notes: The nose recalls intense aromas of acacia flowers, chamomile and white fruit, with pleasant citrus and mineral hints. In the mouth it is fresh, savory and satisfying.