“Valmaggiore” Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC 2022 · MAGNUM

Az. Agr. Sandrone Luciano | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Sandrone Luciano | Via Pugnane 4 | IT 12060 Barolo

05173122 · 1,5 l · 45,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping11 units available

This Nebbiolo comes from one of the best vineyards in the Roero and is vinified by Luciano Sandrone with the same care as a Barolo. Brilliant ruby-garnet colour. Wonderful aroma of light red fruit, mainly raspberry and cherry. Earthy on the palate with a lovely strawberry touch and an incredible amount of elegance. The fine-grained tannin is wonderfully integrated and, together with a subtle minerality, gives this Nebbiolo a race, depth and finesse that is unrivalled. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, shiny ruby red with a subtly brightening rim. Subtle nose, a potpourri of watermelon, oranges and rose hips, light spice on the finish. On the palate with a polished fruit core and great juiciness, comes in several waves, savoury, radiant, drinks very well." Falstaff

"Aged in tonneaux, Luciano Sandrone 2022 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore offers the elegant notes one expects from the Nebbiolo grape, along with high-toned notes of sour cherry and raspberry. The wine has a bright and shiny appearance with a sense of vertical immediacy. I really like this wine, especially its bright, fruit-driven flavours." Wine Advocate

"Very restrained on the nose, with liquorice, smoky forest notes and dried and ripe cherries. Firm tannins, somewhat dusty on the mid-palate, with refreshing acidity, a medium body and good fruit concentration." James Suckling

"The Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore 2022 is quite a surprise, considering the difficult conditions of the year. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, mint, dried flowers, orange peel and cinnamon unfold effortlessly in the glass. Soft, silky contours round it all off in style. This wine is impeccably made." Vinous

"Made since 1994, Valmaggiore is a gem in Sandrone’s portfolio and one that should not be overlooked in 2022. The steep, south-facing slope required six separate passes to bring in fruit at optimal ripeness. Worth the painstaking effort, it soars with nutmeg- and cinnamon-infused cherry. There's a sweet, lustrous quality to the fruit, while background florals and citrussy rosehip tea lend further dimension. Long, silky tannins prop up the palate effortlessly. Engaging and friendly without being superficial. Top quality must-buy." Decanter