COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Luciano Sandrone
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2019 is a distinguished red wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The 'Le Vigne' designation signifies a cuvée, a blend of grapes sourced from several select vineyard sites, including Le Coste MGA, Baudana, Villero, Vignane, and Merli. This approach allows producer Luciano Sandrone to craft a wine that embodies the best expression of the vintage and the diverse terroirs of Barolo. Luciano Sandrone, who established his winery in 1978, is known for his family's dedication to expressing the unique qualities of each site and vintage, believing in the slow, evolutionary potential of Nebbiolo.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€149
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'Le Vigne' translates to 'The Vineyards', highlighting its blended nature.
Fact 02
The blend includes fruit from Le Coste MGA, a renowned vineyard site.
Fact 03
Luciano Sandrone's journey began with a single small plot.
Fact 04
The estate is now managed by multiple generations of the Sandrone family.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2019 is crafted from a blend of grapes from multiple selected vineyard sites. The winemaking process typically involves extended maceration during fermentation to maximize extraction from the Nebbiolo grapes, contributing to the wine's structure and aging potential. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a significant aging period, traditionally in large oak casks (botti), which allows for gradual integration and development of complex characteristics. The producer's philosophy emphasizes site-specific expression and the patient evolution of Nebbiolo.
