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Luciano Sandrone, Barolo Le Vigne 2011
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The 2011 Barolo Le Vigne is an opulent and shapely wine with a point of extra cherry softness that you don't get in the 2011 Barolo Cannubi Boschis. That wine shows more austerity and vigor compared to this expression. But Le Vigne delivers an unexpected touch of roundness and opulence that fits the historic profile of this beautiful rendition of Nebbiolo. It presents a slightly more immediate style but it also has the inner grace and poise for a long cellar evolution.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2011 Barolo Le Vigne is starting to move into an early plateau of maturity. Sweet red-toned fruit, orange peel, spice, rose petal and cedar fill out the layers effortlessly. My impression is that the 2011 has lost a bit of its youthful intensity and depth. For that reason, I suggest drinking it over the next handful of years. This is a re-release from the winery.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
Sandrone's 2011 Barolo Le Vigne is sweet, silky and exceptionally polished in the glass. Sweet floral notes, bright red berries, subtle spices and mint are all laced together nicely in the glass. Le Vigne is a blend of fruit from multiple vineyard sources. This is the first year in which Villero is part of the blend.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
Rose petal, mint, crushed flowers, sweet red berries and cinnamon are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass. A wine of exquisite perfume and aromatic lift, the 2011 Le Vigne is all about finesse and pure texture. With time in the glass, the 2011 blossoms into a layered, head-turning wine. This is a great effort from Sandrone. In 2011, Le Vigne includes fruit from Villero for the first time. Few wines straddle the modern and traditional with this much pure finesse.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
Rose petal, mint, crushed flowers, sweet red berries and cinnamon are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass. A wine of exquisite perfume and aromatic lift, the 2011 Le Vigne is all about finesse and pure texture. With time in the glass, the 2011 blossoms into a layered, head-turning wine. This is a great effort from Sandrone. In 2011, Le Vigne includes fruit from Villero for the first time. Few wines straddle the modern and traditional with this much pure finesse.
About the Producer
Luciano Sandrone is an acclaimed Italian winemaker based in the Piedmont region of Italy. He is the founder and owner of the Luciano Sandrone winery, which he established in 1978. Sandrone is known for his skillful blending of traditional and modern winemaking techniques to produce wines that are both elegant and powerful. He primarily works with the Nebbiolo grape, which is the main varietal used in the production of Barolo, one of Italy's most celebrated wines. The winery produces several different wines, including the flagship wine, Barolo Cannubi Boschis, which is made from grapes grown in the prestigious Cannubi vineyard. Sandrone also produces a Barbera d'Alba, a Dolcetto d'Alba, and a Langhe Nebbiolo. Sandrone's wines are highly sought after by wine enthusiasts and collectors around the world and have received numerous accolades from wine critics. He is considered one of the most influential winemakers in Piedmont and has played a significant role in elevating the quality and reputation of the region's wines.
