Luciano Sandrone

Sandrones Barbera d'Alba duftet nach reifen roten Beeren, dunklen Kirschen und einem Hauch von Kaffee und Schokolade. Am Gaumen mit vollmundig weicher Textur, bestechender Raffinesse und purer Harmonie. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich, round-textured barbera with plum and berry character and hints of orange peel. It’s full-bodied and velvety. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The Luciano Sandrone 2018 Barbera d'Alba is a wine of remarkable smoothness and integration. There are absolutely no sharp edges here, as this Barbera is polished and buffed over twice for good measure. It is packed tight with luscious dark fruit and blackberry preserves. That dark core is framed by light touches of Indian spice, campfire ash and truffle. There is a note of cherry sweetness on the close, but it is beautifully softened by all that rich intensity. If you are a fan of the Barbera grape, let me draw your attention to this tremendous value." Robert Parker

Dieser Nebbiolo stammt aus einer der besten Lagen im Roero und wird von Luciano Sandrone mit der gleichen Sorgfalt wie ein Barolo vinifiziert. Wundervoller Duft nach hellroter Frucht, vornehmlich Himbeere und Kirsche. Am Gaumen dann erdig mit schönem Erdbeer-Touch und unheimlich viel Eleganz. Das feinkörnige Tannin ist herrlich eingebunden und verschafft diesem Nebbiolo zusammen mit einer subtilen Mineralität eine Rasse und Finesse, die ihresgleichen sucht. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensives, funkelndes Rubingranat. Feine gezeichnete, duftige Nase, Noten nach Weichsel und Himbeere. Im Ansatz viel saftige Kirschfrucht, etwas Granatapfel, öffnet sich dann mit feinmaschigem, dichtem Tannin, herzhaft und lange, salziges Finale." Falstaff

"Attractive strawberry and orange-peel character. Medium body. Light tannins and a fresh finish." James Suckling

"Features rich, bright cherry fruit and dense tannins. Earth, eucalyptus and floral notes add depth to this balanced yet muscular version. Possesses the weight and structure of a Barolo. Decant." Wine Spectator

"Lovely notes of red rose and some herbal tones appear on the nose of the 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore, coupled with balsam, spice and rosemary. It's voluminous in the mouth, and while the Le Vigne Barolo tends to be the most floral and delicately ethereal of Sandrone's release, this bouquet is distinctive in its own way. It would be a nice pair with a mushroom risotto." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is bright, fruity and absolutely delicious. The warm vintage seems to have given the Valmaggiore an extra kick of mid-palate sweetness, which is not a bad thing for a wine that can at times be a bit lean. Sweet red berry fruit and floral notes are nicely pushed forward. The 2017 will benefit from a few years in bottle, which will allow the aromatics to develop, but it is impeccable in its balance and super-classy, even in the early going." Vinous

Dieser Nebbiolo stammt aus einer der besten Lagen im Roero und wird von Luciano Sandrone mit der gleichen Sorgfalt wie ein Barolo vinifiziert. Strahlendes Rubingranat. Wundervoller Duft nach hellroter Frucht, vornehmlich Himbeere und Kirsche. Am Gaumen dann erdig mit schönem Erdbeer-Touch und unheimlich viel Eleganz. Das feinkörnige Tannin ist herrlich eingebunden und verschafft diesem Nebbiolo zusammen mit einer subtilen Mineralität eine Rasse und Finesse, die ihresgleichen sucht. SUPERIORE.DE

"A delicious, juicy red with strawberries, light chocolate and bark. It’s medium-bodied with lovely fruit and a flavorful finish. Serious nebbiolo. It can age, too." James Suckling

"The Luciano Sandrone 2018 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore shows a very fruity, fresh and accessible side of the Nebbiolo grape. This wine is open-knit and inviting with a steady succession of aromas that range from red cherry and plum to rosemary sprig and crushed mineral. On some level, you could call it Barolo Lite, although that does not do justice to the Valmaggiore vineyard in Roero that outperforms year after year. The wine is Barolo-adjacent for sure, but it offers its own bright and distinct personality. It's an exciting, new generation of Nebbiolo." Robert Parker

Sandrones Barbera d'Alba duftet nach reifen roten Beeren, dunklen Kirschen und einem Hauch von Kaffee und Schokolade. Am Gaumen mit vollmundig weicher Textur, bestechender Raffinesse und purer Harmonie. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid-deep ruby-purple. Cocoa and fresh black cherry, with subtle dried tobacco and spice. Bright, juicy acidity, black-cherry fruit intensity and quite firmly extracted, chalky tannins. Some warmth on the finish, but this is attractively fruity and well handled." Jancis Robinson

"Succulent and delicious with lots of dark-chocolate and blackberry aromas and flavors. Medium body. Soft texture." James Suckling

"The 2017 Barbera d'Alba is a child of a hot vintage, and there's no missing its correspondingly sweet and dark fruit flavors. This vintage actually makes for an especially vibrant expression of Barbera, with solid notes of prune and spice. The fruit comes from parcels between Monforte d'Alba and Novello, from higher elevations where there is more wind and coolness. There is a pretty sweetness here and a nice balance and freshness considering the heat. You might pair this one with a beef-and-beet borscht topped with sour cream and dill." Robert Parker

Sandrones Barbera d'Alba duftet nach reifen roten Beeren, dunklen Kirschen und einem Hauch von Kaffee und Schokolade. Am Gaumen mit vollmundig weicher Textur, bestechender Raffinesse und purer Harmonie. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Luciano Sandrone 2018 Barbera d'Alba is a wine of remarkable smoothness and integration. There are absolutely no sharp edges here, as this Barbera is polished and buffed over twice for good measure. It is packed tight with luscious dark fruit and blackberry preserves. That dark core is framed by light touches of Indian spice, campfire ash and truffle. There is a note of cherry sweetness on the close, but it is beautifully softened by all that rich intensity. If you are a fan of the Barbera grape, let me draw your attention to this tremendous value." Robert Parker

Aus den Tiefen des Roero stammen die Trauben für den Nebbiolo Valmaggiore, der ein elegantes Spiel zwischen dem Erdbeer- und Johannisbeerduft sowie einem anschwellenden Tannin bietet. Feine Frucht- und Minzaromen im Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brillant leuchtende, gereifte Farbe mit zartem Ziegelrot. Delikate, rotbeerige Frucht im Duft, elegant und finessenreich arrangiert, mit pinot-artiger Präsenz, guter Tiefe und verführerischer, süsser Kopfnote, floral und vielschichtig. Weit gefasste, offene Attacke im Mund mit feinkörnig ausgereiften Gerbstoffen und einladendem Spiel von feingliedriger Säure und sanft sublimer Frucht. Die tiefgründig mitschwingende Süsse paart sich mit den noch spürbar zupackenden Gerbstoffen zu einem langen, Chambolle-artigen Nebbiolo im Abgang." Weinwisser

"Luciano Sandrone's 2014 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is a very pretty, nuanced wine. Bright floral notes and red-toned fruit give the 2014 striking freshness as well as nuance. The 2014 is a bit slender, as most wines are in this year, and yet it has terrific energy and tons of class. I would give it a few years in bottle. The Sandrone Valmaggiore has a brilliant track record of aging; I suspect that will be the case here as well." Vinous

Dieser Nebbiolo stammt aus einer der besten Lagen im Roero und wird von Luciano Sandrone mit der gleichen Sorgfalt wie ein Barolo vinifiziert. Wundervoller Duft nach hellroter Frucht, vornehmlich Himbeere und Kirsche. Am Gaumen dann erdig mit schönem Erdbeer-Touch und unheimlich viel Eleganz. Das feinkörnige Tannin ist herrlich eingebunden und verschafft diesem Nebbiolo zusammen mit einer subtilen Mineralität eine Rasse und Finesse, die ihresgleichen sucht. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensives, funkelndes Rubingranat. Feine gezeichnete, duftige Nase, Noten nach Weichsel und Himbeere. Im Ansatz viel saftige Kirschfrucht, etwas Granatapfel, öffnet sich dann mit feinmaschigem, dichtem Tannin, herzhaft und lange, salziges Finale." Falstaff

"Attractive strawberry and orange-peel character. Medium body. Light tannins and a fresh finish." James Suckling

"Features rich, bright cherry fruit and dense tannins. Earth, eucalyptus and floral notes add depth to this balanced yet muscular version. Possesses the weight and structure of a Barolo. Decant." Wine Spectator

"Lovely notes of red rose and some herbal tones appear on the nose of the 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore, coupled with balsam, spice and rosemary. It's voluminous in the mouth, and while the Le Vigne Barolo tends to be the most floral and delicately ethereal of Sandrone's release, this bouquet is distinctive in its own way. It would be a nice pair with a mushroom risotto." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is bright, fruity and absolutely delicious. The warm vintage seems to have given the Valmaggiore an extra kick of mid-palate sweetness, which is not a bad thing for a wine that can at times be a bit lean. Sweet red berry fruit and floral notes are nicely pushed forward. The 2017 will benefit from a few years in bottle, which will allow the aromatics to develop, but it is impeccable in its balance and super-classy, even in the early going." Vinous

Dieser Nebbiolo stammt aus einer der besten Lagen im Roero und wird von Luciano Sandrone mit der gleichen Sorgfalt wie ein Barolo vinifiziert. Strahlendes Rubingranat. Wundervoller Duft nach hellroter Frucht, vornehmlich Himbeere und Kirsche. Am Gaumen dann erdig mit schönem Erdbeer-Touch und unheimlich viel Eleganz. Das feinkörnige Tannin ist herrlich eingebunden und verschafft diesem Nebbiolo zusammen mit einer subtilen Mineralität eine Rasse und Finesse, die ihresgleichen sucht. SUPERIORE.DE

"A delicious, juicy red with strawberries, light chocolate and bark. It’s medium-bodied with lovely fruit and a flavorful finish. Serious nebbiolo. It can age, too." James Suckling

"The Luciano Sandrone 2018 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore shows a very fruity, fresh and accessible side of the Nebbiolo grape. This wine is open-knit and inviting with a steady succession of aromas that range from red cherry and plum to rosemary sprig and crushed mineral. On some level, you could call it Barolo Lite, although that does not do justice to the Valmaggiore vineyard in Roero that outperforms year after year. The wine is Barolo-adjacent for sure, but it offers its own bright and distinct personality. It's an exciting, new generation of Nebbiolo." Robert Parker

Le Vigne ist ein prachtvoller Barolo von Sandrone. Das Bouquet öffnet sich weit mit Aromen von frischen, roten Früchten und einer zarten Würznote. Am Gaumen sehr intensiv, bemerkenswert elegant, feinkörnige Tannine, überaus klar, strukturiert und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, intensives Rubin mit Granatrand. Klare und intensive Nase, nach reifen Kirschen, feine Brombeere, etwas Orangenkompott. Samtig und rund in Ansatz und Verlauf, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, sehr geschliffen, langer Nachhall, ein Hochgenuss!" Falstaff

"Zarte, gereifte Farbe, wenig Orange-Rand. Zart und delikat auch im Duft, mit verführerischer Süsse und feinen Holznuancen sowie Graphit; tiefe Kräuterwürze mit feingliedriger, gereifter Frucht. Ganz weit gefasst im Mund, vielschichtig und ausgewogen, ganz schmelzig im Fond, mit noblen Gerbstoffen. Dafür wirkt er burgundisch und delikat, mit feinkörniger Gerbstoffstruktur, lang und rotbeerig klar im Nachhall." Weinwisser

"Purity of fruit and balance here is very impressive. Firm and very silky tannins with a long, long finish that gives the wine amazing depth and intensity. Love the spicy and dense fruit character at the end of the palate." James Suckling

"A hint of oak lends this a spicy component, along with cherry, licorice and tar flavors. Racy and bright, with fine intensity and a long, tightly wound finish that seems to go on forever. Shows beautiful purity and class." Wine Spectator

"The Luciano Sandrone 2012 Barolo le Vigne shows the trademark ripeness that I so often identify in this historic product. The bouquet is round and plush with thick layers of dark cherry marmalade, blackberry preserves and dark currant. Beyond those apparent fruit aromas, Le Vigne offers dark spice and licorice with a beautiful menthol signature on the finish. The wine's natural structure is padded by soft tannins and lush fruit consistency." Robert Parker

Das Bouquet öffnet sich weit mit Aromen von frischen, roten Früchten und einer zarten Würznote. Am Gaumen sehr intensiv, bemerkenswert elegant, feinkörnige Tannine, überaus klar, strukturiert und lang. Prachtvoll! SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes, intensives Rubin-Granat. Vielschichtige und dichte Nase, nach Trüffel, etwas Lakritze, dann viel Zwetschke und Brombeere. Im Ansatz saftig, gut herausgearbeitet Frucht, dichtes Tannin, wird im hinteren Verlauf aber etwas trocknend, kann noch weitere Lagerung vertragen." Falstaff

"Fragrant, exuding floral, cherry, raspberry and spice notes, with fruit and spice flavors to match. Elements of tar and underbrush sneak in as the muscular structure asserts itself on the long finish. Elegant overall." Wine Specator

"Luciano Sandrone and his daughter Barbara tell me that the 2014 harvest needs explaining. Many are quick to dismiss it given the difficulties of the growing season that saw abundant rain, hail and bombe d'acqua, or "water bombs," which are a dangerous phenomenon with intense rainfall in a very small radius. But hard work does pay off. The Sandrone family employed 38 people for farming, when the average harvest requires only 22 pairs of vineyard hands. Great care was required to keep the leaves and the clusters healthy. The 2014 Barolo le Vigne is bright and fruit-forward. It is perhaps more accessible in the near term compared to past editions. It delivers dark fruit nuances over a mid-weight and compact mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"Red berry, dried rose petal, exotic spice, menthol and a whiff of underbrush take shape in the glass. On the youthfully tense but focused palate, taut refined tannins and vibrant acidity frame raspberry, strawberry, star anise and a hint of espresso. It's already delicious but this shows wonderful aging potential, so hold for even more complexity." Wine Enthusiast

"Beautiful aromas of licorice, tar and black cherries following through to a full body. A powerful palate with dense fruit. Chewy and intense. Needs two or three years to soften. A triumph for the vintage." James Suckling

"The 2014 Barolo Le Vigne once again shows the wisdom of blending fruit from different sites. If there is a vintage where blending has the potential to be the difference-maker, 2014 is it. So it is hardly surprising to find the 2014 Le Vigne in such great shape. The red cherry jam, mint, cedar and floral notes are all finely sketched. Medium in body and classy, the 2014 is beautifully textured and inviting from start to finish. All the elements are simply in the right place. Vineyard sources are Merli, Vignane, Villero and Baudana." VINOUS

"This is our flagship wine, a Barolo recognized the world over, which we have always nourished and cared for with greatest respect. Nothing will change. This is why I will dedicate this special wine to my grandchildren Alessia and Stefano. From now on, it will carry their names." Luciano Sandrone über seine Intention, mit dem Jahrgang 2013 seinen weltberühmten Barolo Cannubi Boschis in "Aleste" umzubenennen.

Dieser Barolo ist in jeglicher Hinsicht ein Glanzstück von Luciano Sandrone. Nicht nur historisches Produkt sondern auch einziger Cru des Hauses aus dem namhaften Gebiet Cannubi in Barolo. Sattes Rubin, balsamisches Bouquet, reif und süß. Am Gaumen mit großer Geschmeidigkeit, viel Frucht, dichtere Tannine, sehr anhaltendes Finale mit burgundischer Eleganz. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Feine und duftige Nase mit Noten nach reifen, dunklen Kirschen und Zwetschken, im Hintergrund nach Gewürznelken und Zimt. Feinmaschiges, geschliffenes Tannin am Gaumen, breitet sich sehr klar und geradlinig aus, saftig, langer Nachhall, nach Preiselbeeren." Falstaff

"Aleste used to be known as Cannubi Boschis, its vineyard of origin, but has been renamed in honour of Luciano Sandrone's grandchildren Alessia and Stefano. The nose is a model of refinement and purity, with ripe and intense red fruits. Although medium-bodied, it's threaded with fine tannins and good acidity. This spicy, lively and long tonneaux-aged wine is no blockbuster, but should age well." Decanter

"A firm and silky red with plum and berry character. Hints of spices and dark chocolate, too. Medium to full body. Powerful and structured. Needs three or four years to soften." James Suckling

"This is the second year Aleste is produced instead of Cannubi Boschis, however the grapes are exactly the same. The 2014 Barolo Aleste is named after Luciano Sandrone's grandchildren Alessia and Stefano. The 2014 is still wound up and will require extra time to find its footing. The Sandrone family lost 25% of their fruit production in this challenging harvest. The wine offers fragrant notes of wild cherry and cassis with smoke, crushed stone and candied orange peel. The tannins are firm and textured. It is the palate (more than the nose) that requires more time to soften." Robert Parker

"The 2014 Barolo Aleste is a wine of exquisite finesse and grace. Soft, understated and classy, it is a terrific example of the vintage at its best. Bright red cherry and red plum fruit give the wine its vibrant feel. In 2014, the Aleste is decidedly medium-bodied and restrained, especially compared to recent past vintages. Readers should keep in mind that Aleste is the new name for the Cannubi Boschis Barolo." VINOUS

"The cherry and strawberry aromas are tinged by hay and tobacco notes. On the palate, the core of fruit is joined by a chorus of herb, tobacco and underbrush flavors. Aggressively tannic now, but well-proportioned and long." Wine Specator

"Dried rose, blue flower, aromatic herb, wild berry and a whiff of pipe tobacco are just some of the aromas you'll find on this stunning red. It's elegant and structured, delivering raspberry compote, crushed strawberry, cinnamon and star anise framed in bright acidity and firm fine-grained tannins. It has fantastic tension and energy, and promises to age well for years." Wine Enthusiast

"This is our flagship wine, a Barolo recognized the world over, which we have always nourished and cared for with greatest respect. Nothing will change. This is why I will dedicate this special wine to my grandchildren Alessia and Stefano. From now on, it will carry their names." Luciano Sandrone über seine Intention, mit dem Jahrgang 2013 seinen weltberühmten Barolo Cannubi Boschis in "Aleste" umzubenennen.

Dieser Barolo ist in jeglicher Hinsicht ein Glanzstück von Luciano Sandrone. Nicht nur historisches Produkt sondern auch einziger Cru des Hauses aus dem namhaften Gebiet Cannubi in Barolo. Sattes Rubin, balsamisches Bouquet, reif und süß. Am Gaumen mit großer Geschmeidigkeit, viel Frucht, dichtere Tannine, sehr anhaltendes Finale mit burgundischer Eleganz. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aufhellendes Rubingranat. Sehr fein gezeichnete, anregende Nase mit Noten nach Erdbeere und Himbeere, im Hintergrund würziger Waldhonig. Baut sich am Gaumen schön auf, im vorderen Bereich präsente Frucht, entfaltet sich dann mit stoffigem, sattem Tannin." Falstaff

"Tasted blind. Deep ruby. Concentrated and a little opulent with lots of ripe fruit on the nose. Lots of tangy fruit on the palate striking a near-perfect balance with the long, grainy tannins. Embryonic and arresting." Jancis Robinson

"Aromas of dried flowers and sweet berries follow through to a full body, very firm and chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Rose and juniper aromas lead off, settling this red into pure flavors of floral, cherry, strawberry, sun-warmed hay, licorice and mineral. Linear and firm, yet classy and elegant, this tightens up on the finish." Wine Spectator

"There is more purple and black fruit in the 2015 Barolo Aleste compared to past vintages from Luciano Sandrone and also fewer of those floral accents that characterize the Cannubi Boschis where this fruit comes from. All the same, the bouquet comes off equally as intense and as generous as ever, if not more so. This wine also seems ready from an aromatic point of view, even if it needs some extra time to reverberate in the mouth. It is compact and firm, with good, meaty fruit, and it's refreshingly expansive in scope." Robert Parker

"Sandrone's 2015 Barolo Aleste is a total stunner. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, lavender and spice are all beautifully framed by ripe, silky tannins. Creamy, resonant and super-expressive, the 2015 Aleste hits all the right notes. Next to Le Vigne, Aleste is more typical of what readers might expect from a warm year. It is a gorgeous Barolo from the Sandrone family." Vinous

"Woodland berry, iris, menthol and star anise aromas slowly take shape on this elegantly structured, savory red. Enveloping and delicious, the focused palate delivers raspberry compote, dried black cherry, licorice and cinnamon alongside polished, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity lends tension and keeps it balanced." Wine Enthusiast