[SOLD-OUT] Luciano Sandrone La Vigne Barolo 2012

Antonio Galloni 94+ Points!
“Sandrone’s 2012 Barolo Le Vigne is fresh, delineated and totally inviting. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint, orange peel, chalk and white pepper make a strong first impression. Precise and finely sculpted throughout, Le Vigne has a bit more energy and aromatic presence than the Cannubi Boschis, and a touch better balance.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, March 2016

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JancisRobinson.com 17/20!
“The grapes come from Ceretta (Monforte d’Alba), Conterni (Monforte d’Alba), Merli (Novello), Vignane (Barolo).
A shade deeper than the 2012 Cannubi with the beginning of orange tinges. More savoury and minerally than Cannubi and with a little support of oak on the nose. With aeration lots of fruit. A little finer and more gripping than Cannubi. Long and with plenty of austere cherry fruit. Proper Barolo yet elegant.”
Walter Speller, Jancis Robinson.com, Novermber 2015 

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"The Luciano Sandrone 2012 Barolo le Vigne shows the trademark ripeness that I so often identify in this historic product. The bouquet is round and plush with thick layers of dark cherry marmalade, blackberry preserves and dark currant. Beyond those apparent fruit aromas, Le Vigne offers dark spice and licorice with a beautiful menthol signature on the finish. The wine's natural structure is padded by soft tannins and lush fruit consistency."
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, May 2016

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The differing terroirs of the Le Vigne gave a more backward and less evolved 2012 wine, with tight red and black fruits in the somewhat reticent nose, surrounded by leather, shades of truffle and nice minerality. In the mouth, the tannins are more pronounced in relation to its brother, with more black fruit character coming through at the mid-palate, accompanied by cola, licorice, balsamic and spice notes. There is excellent acidity, freshness and balanced power, but this will require 8-10 years of age to reach its drinking peak. The tannins are dry and long in the finish, with graphite and tobacco.
Luciano Sandrone

Country:

Italy

Region:

Italy - Barolo

Variety:

Wine Red - Nebbiolo

Size:

750mL