Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2018

Price ⓘ

€79,00 excl. VAT
€95,59 incl. 21% VAT

TYPE:	Red Wine
PRODUCER:	Luciano Sandrone
VINTAGE:	2018
COUNTRY:	Italy
REGION:	Piemonte, Barolo
CUVÉE:	Le Vigne
VOLUME:	0.75 L
FILL LEVEL:	Neck
LABEL CONDITION:	GL
PACKAGING:	Loose
POINTS:	96+ by Wine Advocate
TASTING NOTES:	One of my personal favorites, the 2018 Barolo Le Vigne is savory in character and packed with dark fruit. Ripe cherry and redcurrant cedes to spice, licorice and fragrant rose. The oak is integrated, but there are added accents of spice and dark tar. Le Vigne is a blend of fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello.

Quantity

Stock: 3

All wines are packed with the utmost care in a firm case, custom made for the shipment of wines. You can pick up your order yourself or have it delivered to an address of your choice. Once the wines have been collected by UPS, you will be provided with an UPS tracking code. Orders placed and paid before 13:00 on a working day, will be sent the same day.

Depending on your country of residence, delivery times are as follows:

The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany: 1 to 2 working days

Rest of Europe: 2 to 3 working days

Outside of Europe: 3 to 5 working days.

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About Luciano Sandrone

Luciano Sandrone is one of the most iconic producers in Barolo and a defining figure of modern Piedmont winemaking. Founded in 1978 in the village of Barolo, the winery grew from humble beginnings, with Luciano producing his first wines in the garage of his parents' home after purchasing a small parcel in the renowned Cannubi Boschis vineyard in 1977. Without inheriting vineyards or a family estate, he built the domaine through meticulous vineyard acquisitions, relentless attention to detail, and an unwavering pursuit of quality. Today, the winery is run by the Sandrone family, continuing Luciano's vision following his passing in 2023.

The Sandrone philosophy combines profound respect for Barolo's traditions with thoughtful innovation. Fruit is sourced exclusively from exceptional sites in Barolo and Roero, with meticulous vineyard management, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and careful élevage in French oak barrels. Rather than pursuing either a purely traditional or modern style, Sandrone seeks balance, producing wines that marry concentration and structure with elegance, freshness, and remarkable transparency to vintage and terroir.

The estate's flagship wines include Barolo Le Vigne, a classic multi-vineyard blend sourced from prestigious sites across Barolo, celebrated for its complexity and longevity, and Barolo Aleste (formerly Cannubi Boschis), a single-vineyard expression from one of the appellation's greatest crus, combining power with extraordinary finesse. The rare Vite Talin, produced from a unique Nebbiolo biotype discovered by Luciano himself, represents the winery's most ambitious and limited bottling. Alongside these iconic Barolos, the estate also produces outstanding Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore, Barbera d'Alba, and Dolcetto d'Alba, all crafted with the same precision and respect for site.

Sandrone's wines are renowned for their purity of fruit, silky yet structured tannins, vibrant acidity, and exceptional aging potential. Aromas of rose, violet, red cherry, raspberry, orange peel, licorice, spice, and tar unfold over time, while the palate balances richness with remarkable elegance and persistence. Although approachable earlier than many traditional Barolos, the finest vintages evolve beautifully over decades.