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Luciano Sandrone - Cannubi-Boschis - Barolo DOCG
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The 2012 Barolo Cannubi Boschis is a solid and tighter wine compared to the 2012 Le Vigne. Having said that, it veers close to being too austere and hard-bodied, especially at this young stage of its life. Of Sandrone's two new Barolo releases, this wine definitely needs more time to evolve and soften with extra years of bottle ageing. The tannins are more evident and the wine's firm backbone acts to support dark fruit flavours with distant accents of spice, liquorice and tobacco.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Luciano Sandrone
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Barolo DOCG
- Region
- Piedmont
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- Size
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this wine
Luciano Sandrone is a renowned producer of Barolo DOCG wines, and their Cannubi-Boschis is a standout example of their expertise. The history of the Sandrone family in winemaking dates back to the early 1900s, when Luciano's grandfather began producing wine in the Piedmont region of Italy. Luciano himself began working in the family vineyards in the 1970s, and by the 1980s he had established his own winery and was producing his own wines.
The Cannubi-Boschis vineyard is located in the heart of the Barolo region, and is known for producing some of the finest Barolo wines in the world. The vineyard is situated on a hillside with a south-facing exposure, which allows for optimal ripening of the grapes. The soil in the vineyard is a mix of clay and limestone, which gives the wines a unique minerality and complexity.
The production of the Cannubi-Boschis wine begins with the careful selection of the grapes, which are hand-harvested and sorted to ensure only the best fruit is used. The grapes are then fermented in stainless steel tanks, with the temperature carefully controlled to ensure optimal extraction of color and flavor. After fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 24 months, which gives it a rich, complex flavor profile.
The resulting wine is a deep ruby red color, with aromas of dark fruit, spice, and leather. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of black cherry, plum, and tobacco. The tannins are firm and well-structured, giving the wine a long, lingering finish.
Overall, Luciano Sandrone's Cannubi-Boschis is a superb example of the Barolo DOCG style, and is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur. Its rich history, meticulous production process, and exceptional flavor profile make it a standout choice for anyone looking for a truly exceptional wine.
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