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Luciano Sandrone - Le Vigne - Barolo DOCG
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The 2013 Barolo le Vigne is another stellar achievement from Luciano Sandrone and his family. Since 2010, the blend for this wine has been tweaked just a bit to include more fruit from the Baudana cru in Serralunga d'Alba. This wine shows a ripe and succulent mouthfeel with ample richness and power that drives the wine smoothly over the palate. These darker qualities can be attributed to the Baudana fruit that is known for power and heft. Fruit from the Villero cru in Castiglione Falletto offers delicate perfumes and ethereal elegance. This vineyard site is home to loose, sandy soils. The combination of these two extremes is simply delightful.
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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 his Le Vigne is a true masterpiece. The history of the Sandrone family in winemaking dates back to the early 1900s, when Luciano's grandfather started producing wine in the Piedmont region of Italy. Luciano himself started his winemaking career in the 1970s, and since then, he has been dedicated to producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Le Vigne is a blend of grapes from four different vineyards, each with its own distinct characteristics. The wine is made using traditional methods, with a long maceration period and aging in oak barrels for 24 months. The result is a wine that is rich and complex, with aromas of dark fruit, spices, and tobacco. On the palate, Le Vigne is full-bodied and structured, with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Sandrone's approach to winemaking is focused on expressing the unique character of each vineyard, and Le Vigne is a perfect example of this philosophy. The wine is a blend of Nebbiolo grapes from the Cerretta, Conterni, Merli, and Vignane vineyards, each of which contributes its own distinct flavor profile to the final blend. The Cerretta vineyard, for example, is known for its powerful tannins and intense aromas of black fruit, while the Conterni vineyard produces grapes with a more delicate, floral character.
Overall, Le Vigne is a wine that perfectly captures the essence of Barolo DOCG. It is a wine that is both powerful and elegant, with a complexity that can only come from the unique terroir of the Piedmont region. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a newcomer to the world of Barolo, Le Vigne is a wine that is sure to impress.
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