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Sandrone’s wines straddle the modern and traditional styles of the region: \u003cstrong\u003eelegant, attractive, and easy to appreciate in their youth, but still possesses the power and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e of traditional Barolos.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Sandrone focuses on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eextremely low yields with an obsessive attention to detail to his viticultural standards. Luciano subjects his wines to a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eshorter maceration period and makes limited use of new oak. The entire range of his \u003cstrong\u003elimited production wines are jewels of impeccably balanced concentration and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e and have an impressive ability to age for decades. These rare treasures are hard to come by, don't let this be the one that got away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016 Le Vigne is crafted from four different vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, each with its own contribution. This union gives way to an exceptionally complex wine that is round and harmonious on the palate. \u003cstrong\u003eThis approach of vineyard blending is a timeless tradition in Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. The first vineyard, Vignane, is situated in the historical part of Barolo and shares many characteristics with Cannubi, the most famous hill in Italy. The Merli vineyard is located in Novello, with the Sandrone vines in a south-southwest facing bowl that perfectly captures the afternoon sunlight. The wines made from here are earthy and robust with great aromatic complexity. The third vineyard, Baudana in Serralunga d’Alba, gives the wine added depth and richness. As of 2011, Le Vigne also includes fruit from Villero, a newly acquired vineyard in Castiglione Falletto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging: 24 months in 25% New French Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Wine. 100% Nebbiolo. \u003c\/span\u003eBarolo Le Vigne is always a wine of great structure, depth, and longevity. 2016 brings this character even more to the fore. The 2016 Le Vigne is brooding, coiled, and restrained, needing several years of patience to reach its peak. The nose slowly reveals dark cherries, licorice, underbrush, and distinct floral elements of violets and roses. On the palate, the tannins are dominant, sweet ad mouth-filling, and severe, needing time to come into balance with the prodigious fruit and acidity that lurks beneath the imposing structure. The finish seems to go on forever. Give this one time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-111723\" class=\"post-111723 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-articles pmpro-has-access\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-111723\" class=\"post-111723 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-articles pmpro-has-access\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eI absolutely adore this wine on every emotional and intellectual level\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eI can still taste it today, weeks after my first sampling\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Luciano Sandrone 2016 Barolo Le Vigne is a stirring and profound expression that pulls on your heartstrings. I found it to be unforgettable, quite literally, inspiring one of those celebrated \"wow\" moments that we wine lovers so desperately seek in bottle after bottle. Le Vigne is a clever blend of fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba (offering the power), Villero in Castiglione Falletto (shaping the precision), Vignane in Barolo (adding to the purity of the aromas) and Merli in Novello (that helps to flesh out the fruit). This intersection of various vineyards spanning the appellation creates a pyramid of perfection and beauty. \u003cstrong\u003eThe wine shows large construction, but that fruit weight is balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e against the vivid cherry, spice, aniseed, and campfire ash that gently lift from the bouquet. ~100 Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2016 Barolo Le Vigne is brilliant and explosive in the glass, with tons of brightness, energy, and tension\u003c\/strong\u003e. Classically austere, the 2016 is going to take a few years to be at its best, and yet the wine is so arrestingly beautiful today. A mix of freshly cut and dried flowers, mint, and pine add an intriguing upper register. In 2016, Le Vigne is finely chiseled and sculpted from start to finish. Bright saline notes add a closing kick of freshness. ~98 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFragrant, full-bodied, and boasting great finesse,\u003cstrong\u003e this delicious Barolo hits all the right buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e. It opens with enticing aromas of woodland berry, rose, camphor, botanical herb, and exotic spice while the elegantly structured palate doles out juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, and cinnamon. Firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity keep it impeccably balanced. It's already tempting but hold for even more complexity. ~98 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe nose is overflowing with fruit, with everything from strawberry compote to raspberry tea to chutney and boysenberry spread. There’s \u003cstrong\u003emarvelous intensity and concentration to the palate, which is full-bodied and very long\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tannins have a grainy, grippy feel and the rose-petal undertones sing out on the finish, atop complex suggestions of forest and undergrowth. ~97 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePretty cherry, strawberry, and floral aromas and flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e are shaded by underbrush, iron, and tobacco notes in this chewy red. 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Sandrone’s wines straddle the modern and traditional styles of the region: \u003cstrong\u003eelegant, attractive, and easy to appreciate in their youth, but still possesses the power and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandrone focuses on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eextremely low yields with obsessive attention to detail to his viticultural standards. Luciano subjects his wines to a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eshorter maceration period and makes limited use of new oak. The entire range of his \u003cstrong\u003elimited production wines are jewels of impeccably balanced concentration and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e and have an impressive ability to age for decades. These rare treasures are hard to come by, don't let this be the one that got away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eO\u003c\/strong\u003eriginally native of the Monferrato hills, in the \u003cstrong\u003esecond half of the nineteenth century Barbera vines were planted in Roero\u003c\/strong\u003e and then in Langa. On these hills it thrived, often in competition with Nebbiolo, in the most suitable spaces where marl and compact soils prevail and where Barbera flourishes in the sunniest parcels. From this special symbiosis, the wine Barbera d'Alba is born, \u003cstrong\u003efruity and tangy, another star of the vineyard and of the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine matures for 15 months in wooden barrels, a good part of which are new and \u003cstrong\u003ebest balance the natural fruity and fresh texture of the wine with soft tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Wine. 100% Barbera. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe nose shows black plum aromas, as it opens up it reveals more \u003cstrong\u003eblack and red fruits, vanilla and spicy\u003c\/strong\u003e notes. On the palate, the characteristic freshness is front and center, with a core a fruit and tannins to give balance and length. The \u003cstrong\u003efinish is very fresh, with bright bursts of fruit and acid.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Luciano Sandrone 2018 Barbera d'Alba is \u003cstrong\u003ea wine of remarkable smoothness and integration.\u003c\/strong\u003e There are absolutely no sharp edges here, as this Barbera is polished and buffed over twice for good measure. It is packed tight with \u003cstrong\u003eluscious dark fruit and blackberry preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e. That dark core is framed by \u003cstrong\u003elight touches of Indian spice, campfire ash and truffle\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is a note of cherry sweetness on the close, but it is beautifully softened by all that rich intensity. If you are a fan of the Barbera grape, \u003cstrong\u003elet me draw your attention to this tremendous value\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~94 Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbera's signature high acidity comes streaming through in the moderate 2018 vintage, infusing this wine's \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy raspberry and strawberry flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e with verve and energy. The fruit comes from vineyards in Novello and Monforte d\"Alba, and the wine rested for one year in French oak \u003cem\u003etonneaux \u003c\/em\u003e(25% new), gaining \u003cstrong\u003elush tannins and spice notes to balance the racy acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~92 Wine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA rich, round-textured barbera with plum and berry character and hints of orange peel. It’s \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied and velvety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flavorful finish. 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Sandrone’s wines straddle the modern and traditional styles of the region: \u003cstrong\u003eelegant, attractive, and easy to appreciate in their youth, but still possesses the power and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandrone focuses on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eextremely low yields with an obsessive attention to detail to his viticultural standards. Luciano subjects his wines to a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eshorter maceration period and makes limited use of new oak. The entire range of his \u003cstrong\u003elimited production wines are jewels of impeccably balanced concentration and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e and have an impressive ability to age for decades. These rare treasures are hard to come by, don't let this be the one that got away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Wine. 100% Dolcetto. \u003cspan\u003eThe color is alive and dense: ruby accompanied by elegant violet reflections. The fragrance is varied, firstly of fruit: \u003cstrong\u003epleasant hints of maraschino cherry, plum, and small red fruits.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is followed by \u003cstrong\u003espicy notes of cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are accentuated and harmonized as the wine evolves in the glass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavor is dry, intense, vigorous, and moderately warm, and concludes with a pleasant final hint of almonds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI published a review for this wine last year tasted from barrel and am offering a repeat review here. The Luciano Sandrone 2018 Dolcetto d'Alba has fleshed out over the past 12 months. It o\u003cstrong\u003effers a generous disposition with blackberry, plum, and dried cherry.\u003c\/strong\u003e This vintage has produced tight and streamlined results overall, but the \u003cstrong\u003efruit wraps over the palate in rich, pleasurable layers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blend of fruit used here comes from Monforte d'Alba (Pe Mol and Castelletto), Novello (Ravera and Rocche di San Nicola), and Barolo (Rivassi). ~90 Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA clean, bright red with cherry and lemon character. Medium body. Delicious finish. ~90 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-111723 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-articles pmpro-has-access\" id=\"post-111723\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-111723 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-articles pmpro-has-access\" id=\"post-111723\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of this Wine*** \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luciano Sandrone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37802717544624,"sku":"LSDDA18","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2018_Luciano_Sandrone_Dolcetto_d_Alba.jpg?v=1727403663"},{"product_id":"2018-luciano-sandrone-valmaggiore-langhe-nebbiolo","title":"2018 Luciano Sandrone Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Impossible to resist'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic Barolo Producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple 90+ Ratings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuciano Sandrone is one of the most iconic producers in Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and he is both a well-known and extraordinary story. Sandrone’s wines straddle the modern and traditional styles of the region: \u003cstrong\u003eelegant, attractive, and easy to appreciate in their youth, but still possesses the power and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandrone focuses on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eextremely low yields with an obsessive attention to detail to his viticultural standards. Luciano subjects his wines to a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eshorter maceration period and makes limited use of new oak. The entire range of his \u003cstrong\u003elimited production wines are jewels of impeccably balanced concentration and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e and have an impressive ability to age for decades. These rare treasures are hard to come by, don't let this be the one that got away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Wine. 100% Nebbiolo. The 2018 Sandrone Nebbiolo shows penetrating intensity and balanced, mid-weight structure. The cooler conditions of the vintage gave us a focused red fruit nose with notes of licorice, hibiscus, and wet stones. On the palate, the wine evokes raspberry and cherry fruit, wisps of spice and rose petals, held together by a middleweight structure of sweet tannins and fresh acidity. The finish has mineral notes to go with the sweet fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Luciano Sandrone 2018 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore shows a very fruity, \u003cstrong\u003efresh, and accessible side of the Nebbiolo grape.\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is open-knit and inviting with a steady succession of aromas that range from red cherry and plum to rosemary sprig and crushed mineral. On some level, you could call it \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Lite, although that does not do justice\u003c\/strong\u003e to the Valmaggiore vineyard in Roero that outperforms year after year. The wine is Barolo-adjacent for sure, but it offers its own bright and distinct personality. It's an exciting, new generation of Nebbiolo. ~94+ Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis floral-scented, red-fruited Nebbiolo is bright and lifted, its \u003cstrong\u003eflavors of red cherry and raspberry brimming with vibrant acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Notes of thyme and mint further enliven the flavors, making it \u003cstrong\u003eimpossible to resist\u003c\/strong\u003e now-but keep a few bottles in the cellar to track its development over the next several years. ~93 Wine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnderbrush, blue flower, \u003cstrong\u003eleather, and dark-spice aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e are front and center on this fragrant red. Elegant and focused, the savory, chiseled palate features juicy \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, spiced cranberry, and star anise alongside polished tannins and bright acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drink through 2026. ~92 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA delicious, \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy red with strawberries, light chocolate, and bark\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s medium-bodied with lovely fruit and a flavorful finish. Serious Nebbiolo. It can age, too. 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