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Luciano Sandrone, Dolcetto d'Alba 2024
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2024 Dolcetto d'Alba is plump, juicy and expressive. Black cherry, plum, cloves, licorice and chocolate are pushed forward. This shows terrific depth and textural persistence, both qualities that were in short supply in 2024. Delicious.
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
I tasted the Luciano Sandrone 2024 Dolcetto d'Alba alongside the 2023 vintage and was able to compare the two wines in real time. Whereas the 2023 feels riper and somewhat prune-like, this wine delivers prettier fruit with a lighter frame and a shorter finish. Ultimately, I prefer the 2024 for its drinkability and freshness. Notes of wild plum and blackberry are accented by a touch of black pepper spice that emerges on the back end, adding complexity without weighing down the wine. The overall presentation is informal, bright and easygoing, exactly the sort of Dolcetto that invites another glass.
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.
