COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1997
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
Le Vigne Barolo by Luciano Sandrone is a distinguished wine from the 1997 vintage, hailing from the prestigious Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. The wine is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, representing Sandrone's philosophy of blending fruit from various vineyard parcels to achieve complexity and harmony. The 1997 growing season was near-perfect, characterized by warm, dry conditions that yielded exceptionally ripe and concentrated grapes, resulting in a powerful and opulent Barolo with remarkable purity and aging potential. Luciano Sandrone himself was a celebrated winemaker known for his dedication to quality and his ability to balance traditional Barolo characteristics with modern winemaking techniques.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€202
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 1997 vintage was considered a 'dream vintage' in Piedmont.
Fact 02
Le Vigne means 'The Vineyards' in Italian, highlighting its blended nature.
Fact 03
Sandrone's wines gained significant international attention after high praise from Robert Parker.
Fact 04
This wine is described as having an 'extraordinary purity and intensity of fruit.'
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 'Le Vigne' Barolo is produced by Luciano Sandrone using a traditional approach focused on vineyard blending. Grapes from multiple parcels are vinified separately before being blended to create a harmonious wine. Fermentation takes place in open-top steel tanks, often with native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine typically undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for around 24 months in 500-liter French oak casks. This process is designed to showcase the complexity of the Barolo terroir and the characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape.
