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Luciano Sandrone, Dolcetto d'Alba 2022
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The Luciano Sandrone 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba has earthy notes with musky iris root, autumnal leaf and wet underbrush. There is some astringency from the stems and skins, and you feel the rawness of the winemaking in a simple entry-level red such as this. The wine ferments in stainless steel and ages in the bottle for three months before its release. Production is 30,000 bottles.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba is a soft, fruity delicate wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Floral top notes lend freshness. In 2022, the Sandrone Dolcetto is on the lighter side.
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.
