Luciano Sandrone Le Vigne Barolo DOCG 2017 750ml

WineSpectator, Nov 30, 2021 Bruce Sanderson

Bright cherry, plum, leather, tar and underbrush flavors are the highlights of this solid red. A firm grip of tannins lines the finish, but not before the fruit builds nicely. Fine freshness, balance and length.

The Sandrone winery was founded in 1978, born from a desire to make the finest possible expression of the Nebbiolo grape from the unique terroirs of the Langhe. This passion has informed the decision making at every step of the process. Furthermore, the wines should represent the best quality achievable at every price point. In effect, the basic wines are made with the same commitment to quality as the luxury cuvees.

With the 1989 and 1990 vintages, Luciano Sandrone caught the attention of the world with his Barolo Cannubi Boschis, made in minute quantities from his great estate vineyard site, which received 97 and 100 points, respectively, from the critic Robert Parker*. This was one of the first perfect scores given a Barolo. The 1990 vintage also brought the first release of the Le Vigne Barolo, an assemblaggio wine made from cru-level sites of various Barolo villages.

Meats, Lamb