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Luciano Sandrone, Barolo Vite Talin 2015
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
You'll have to wait until 2021 for this release, but it absolutely will reward your patience. What an exceptionally fine creation this is, the 2015 Barolo Vite Talin. It is soft and generous, with great concentration, and the dark fruit shows more fleshiness in the mouth. The tannins have become softer in the 2015 edition. While the 2014 could be described as wild and robust with its spicy, herbal and meaty notes, this Barolo Vite Talin is all about elegance. It is simply beautiful, a feather in any cellar's cap. A mere 2,200 bottles were made.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2015 Barolo Vite Talin has really shut down since I tasted it last year, which is probably a very good thing for its long-term prospects. Radiant and lush on the palate, the 2015 marries fruit intensity with structure to great effect. Far from an easygoing Barolo, the 2015 is going to need the better part of a decade to be at its best and most expressive; but still, the 2015 is super impressive today.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The Barolo Vite Talin is the most sumptuous of the three 2015 Barolos from Luciano Sandrone. Here, the natural intensity of the vintage comes through loud and clear in the wine's sheer density. The track record is short, but the first three vintages suggest this site does better in cooler years where moderate conditions balance the richness of the two parcels Sandrone uses for the Vite Talin, both of which produce unnaturally low yields because of virus. The 2015 will appeal most to readers who enjoy flamboyant wines.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The Barolo Vite Talin is the most sumptuous of the three 2015 Barolos from Luciano Sandrone. Here, the natural intensity of the vintage comes through loud and clear in the wine's sheer density. The track record is short, but the first three vintages suggest this site does better in cooler years where moderate conditions balance the richness of the two parcels Sandrone uses for the Vite Talin, both of which produce unnaturally low yields because of virus. The 2015 will appeal most to readers who enjoy flamboyant wines.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Complex aromas of dried strawberries, iron, mushrooms and dried flowers follow through to a full yet very tight and reserved body with racy, firm tannins that are energetic. Still needs time to soften. Try after 2024.
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.
