2021 Barolo, Aleste, Luciano Sandrone
Lustrous mid ruby. Still very closed but with a clear minerally streak and just a suggestion of oak. Perfumed, fragrant fruit laid out over wall-to-wall gravelly tannins. Great tension and finely balanced. The structure demands more time, yet this oozes elegance. ~ (18) Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com 11-26-2024
With fruit from the Cannubi Boschis vineyard, the 2021 Barolo Aleste is a lavish and beautiful expression with dark fruit, spice, licorice, cola and blue flower. The house style is always fruit-forward and bold at the Sandrone family estate, but you can also count on the wines to show excellent contouring with oak spice, soft richness and texture thanks to expertly applied tonneaux aging. The balance is impeccable. Production is 10,000 bottles. ~ (97) Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-30-2025
A reflective red color, the 2021 Barolo Aleste leads with compelling and introspective notes of sandalwood, ripe cherries, hints of truffle, and fresh leather. The palate is supple and has a vibrant spine of acidity, mouthwatering mineral accents, and an underlying noble structure. As I am finding with the top producers in this vintage, the tannins demand time but also have a sweetness to them that makes the wines highly pleasurable to taste now, and they should improve and age very well. Drink 2027-2050. ~ (97) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 5-1-2025
The 2021 Barolo Aleste is off-the-charts gorgeous. Vertical and explosive in the glass, with tremendous energy, the 2021 possesses unbelievable richness married to vibrant energy. Plum, black cherry, gravel, lavender and mocha soar out of the glass. Readers will find a Barolo of stature and breeding. ~ (98) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 1-1-2025
This is a restrained wine with aromas of Parma violets, dried cherries, strawberries, licorice and a hint of vibrant orange peel. It’s almost austere on the nose. The palate is elegant, with muscular yet refined tannins, refreshing acidity, a velvety texture, dried flower and orange flavors and a filigreed finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. ~ (96) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-17-2025
With fruit from the Cannubi Boschis vineyard, the 2021 Barolo Aleste is a lavish and beautiful expression with dark fruit, spice, licorice, cola and blue flower. The house style is always fruit-forward and bold at the Sandrone family estate, but you can also count on the wines to show excellent contouring with oak spice, soft richness and texture thanks to expertly applied tonneaux aging. The balance is impeccable. Production is 10,000 bottles. ~ (97) Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-30-2025
A reflective red color, the 2021 Barolo Aleste leads with compelling and introspective notes of sandalwood, ripe cherries, hints of truffle, and fresh leather. The palate is supple and has a vibrant spine of acidity, mouthwatering mineral accents, and an underlying noble structure. As I am finding with the top producers in this vintage, the tannins demand time but also have a sweetness to them that makes the wines highly pleasurable to taste now, and they should improve and age very well. Drink 2027-2050. ~ (97) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 5-1-2025
The 2021 Barolo Aleste is off-the-charts gorgeous. Vertical and explosive in the glass, with tremendous energy, the 2021 possesses unbelievable richness married to vibrant energy. Plum, black cherry, gravel, lavender and mocha soar out of the glass. Readers will find a Barolo of stature and breeding. ~ (98) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 1-1-2025
This is a restrained wine with aromas of Parma violets, dried cherries, strawberries, licorice and a hint of vibrant orange peel. It’s almost austere on the nose. The palate is elegant, with muscular yet refined tannins, refreshing acidity, a velvety texture, dried flower and orange flavors and a filigreed finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. ~ (96) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-17-2025
SKU: SK3555389-750
COUNTRY : Italy
REGION : Piemonte
PRODUCER : Luciano Sandrone
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : Italy
REGION : Piemonte
PRODUCER : Luciano Sandrone
FORMAT : 750ml