2019 Barolo, Aleste, Luciano Sandrone
~ (97) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 11-1-2022
An integrated and well-crafted Barolo with flowers and lemon peel to the cherry and strawberry aromas. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a linear drive throughout. Tight and muscular. Well formed. Drink after 2027. ~ (95) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 6-19-2023
Lustrous and just mid ruby. An amplification of Le Vigne of the same vintage. Deep, complex, brooding fruit with saline notes. Fantastic leggerezza combined with substance and energetic acidity. Long, polished and fine tannins. A finely tuned whole that needs more time. ~ (17.5) Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com 11-29-2022
This red leans more toward black cherry, blackberry and violet flavors, with tar, tea and autumn wood underbrush accents lurking underneath. Firm, dense and persists on the sinewy finish. Combines elegance with power, but needs time. Best from 2027 through 2048. 800 cases made, 200 cases imported. ~ (96) Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator 12-31-2023
Aleste is a contraction of the names Alessia and Stefano, grandchildren of the late Luciano Sandrone. With fruit from Cannubi Boschis, the 2019 Barolo Aleste shows important richness and structure. This is the proverbial Barolo with a capital B. It reveals thick layers of dark fruit, cherry and spice. It shows sweet tannins and impactful texture. When tasting at the winery, Le Vigne is usually served first, and Aleste comes after that. Both wines promise a very long aging window. ~ (97) Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 8-24-2023
An integrated and well-crafted Barolo with flowers and lemon peel to the cherry and strawberry aromas. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a linear drive throughout. Tight and muscular. Well formed. Drink after 2027. ~ (95) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 6-19-2023
Lustrous and just mid ruby. An amplification of Le Vigne of the same vintage. Deep, complex, brooding fruit with saline notes. Fantastic leggerezza combined with substance and energetic acidity. Long, polished and fine tannins. A finely tuned whole that needs more time. ~ (17.5) Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com 11-29-2022
This red leans more toward black cherry, blackberry and violet flavors, with tar, tea and autumn wood underbrush accents lurking underneath. Firm, dense and persists on the sinewy finish. Combines elegance with power, but needs time. Best from 2027 through 2048. 800 cases made, 200 cases imported. ~ (96) Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator 12-31-2023
Aleste is a contraction of the names Alessia and Stefano, grandchildren of the late Luciano Sandrone. With fruit from Cannubi Boschis, the 2019 Barolo Aleste shows important richness and structure. This is the proverbial Barolo with a capital B. It reveals thick layers of dark fruit, cherry and spice. It shows sweet tannins and impactful texture. When tasting at the winery, Le Vigne is usually served first, and Aleste comes after that. Both wines promise a very long aging window. ~ (97) Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 8-24-2023
SKU: SK3554230-750
COUNTRY : Italy
REGION : Piemonte
PRODUCER : Luciano Sandrone
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : Italy
REGION : Piemonte
PRODUCER : Luciano Sandrone
FORMAT : 750ml