Sandrone Luciano
Barolo Le Vigne 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation; maturation in 500-litre French oak tonneaux/barrels for approximately 24 months and bottle ageing for 18 months. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Nebbiolo, Barolo DOCG from Piedmont, 2020 harvest
- Vinification: 5 separate crus, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 24 months in oak tonneaux and 18 months in bottle
- Sensory: Blackberry, spices and graphite; silky tannins and a persistent finish of bitter orange
- Serving: Decant for 1 hour (18-20 °C), ideal with game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne is a still red wine that expresses the essence of Nebbiolo grapes. This Barolo boasts a refined profile, with a full body and a defined mineral texture. On the nose, it offers aromas of blackberry, rose, spices and graphite. On the palate, it reveals density and concentrated fruit, balanced by vibrant acidity and silky tannins. The finish is persistent, with a note of bitter orange. Known for its long ageing potential, it is the ideal pairing for game dishes, roasts and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from renowned crus located in various Barolo villages: Vignane, Merli, Baudana, Villero and Le Coste di Monforte. This selection allows for the combination of different exposures and soils in a single glass, enriching the wine's structure. The Sandrone winery follows meticulous viticulture, working the plots according to the specific needs of the soil. Careful management and daily monitoring of the vines ensure high-quality grapes. The result is a pure expression of the territory, capable of harmonising the identity of each area in a blend of great depth.
How it is produced
Production involves processing the grapes separately for each plot. After destemming and gentle pressing, the must undergoes a brief maceration. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts begins in stainless steel vats and concludes in French oak barrels. Afterwards, the lots are combined in a careful assemblage. Maturation continues in French oak barrels for about two years, allowing the wine to develop harmony. This is followed by bottle ageing for eighteen months, essential to stabilise the structure before release.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo Le Vigne 2020 from the Sandrone family celebrates the ancient art of blending, harmoniously uniting five crus vinified separately with indigenous yeasts. Made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, this exceptional wine captivates with intense aromas of black fruits, spices and rose petals. On the palate, it reveals extraordinary depth and a vibrant mineral structure, beautifully balanced by silky, well-integrated tannins. Awarded 99 points by Luca Gardini, it embodies a complex and long-lived elegance, capable of evolving splendidly in the cellar for decades.
Awards
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
95/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Luca Sandrone
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 27
Since the first beginning of his story, Luciano Sandrone has always had a clear philosophy of quality in mind, which has always been fully shared with his wife Mariuccia, his brother Luca and his daughter Barbara. Year after year this philosophy has been refined. Read more
| Name | Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Sandrone Luciano |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barolo Le Vigne 2020 from the Sandrone family celebrates the ancient art of blending, harmoniously uniting five crus vinified separately with indigenous yeasts. Made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, this exceptional wine captivates with intense aromas of black fruits, spices and rose petals. On the palate, it reveals extraordinary depth and a vibrant mineral structure, beautifully balanced by silky, well-integrated tannins. Awarded 99 points by Luca Gardini, it embodies a complex and long-lived elegance, capable of evolving splendidly in the cellar for decades. |
| Origin | Vineyards in the municipalities of Barolo, Novello, Serralunga d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d'Alba (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Harvest | October (autumn) |
| Fermentation | 28–30 days in total |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; maceration and fermentation in open stainless steel vats, completing in 500 L French oak barrels/tonneaux; separate vinification and ageing per parcel with blending after fermentation |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Grapes are destemmed and gently pressed; the must is saturated with carbon dioxide and macerated for about 1 day before fermentation begins. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation take place in open stainless steel vats, then continue and finish in 500 L French oak barrels (28–30 days in total). Malolactic fermentation; vinification and ageing are carried out separately by plot, with blending after fermentation. Maturation in 500 L French oak tonneaux (about 24 months) and bottle ageing for 18 months. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation; maturation in 500-litre French oak tonneaux/barrels for approximately 24 months and bottle ageing for 18 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |