Barolo Le Vigne Sandrone 2020 (750ML)

96 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "The blackberry, spice and tar aromas are enticing and follow through to a full yet tight body that shows density and depth. The tannins are extremely well integrated and feel melted into the wine. Slightly bitter orange and mineral character at the end. Complex and curated..." 05/24

95 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Luciano Sandrone 2020 Barolo Le Vigne is open-knit in texture with sun-drenched aromas. You get ripe fruit with black cherry, blackcurrant, forest floor and wild mushroom. With time in the glass, the wine reveals floral definition, grilled tarragon herb and a heavier note of wheat biscuit. Starting with the 2019 vintage, Le Vigne also includes Le Coste di Monforte fruit along with fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello..." 04/24

99 Points, Luca Gardini, Gardini Notes: "The Barolo-emblem of the old Langhe 'recipe', from vineyards of Serralunga d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto, Barolo and Novello. The aroma has freshness, pomegranate, touches of bergamot, sensations of gillyflower and a finish of rhubarb. The mouthfeel has density and tension, citrusy recalls, and a floral 99 closure" 02/24

96 Points, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast: "The wine is a bold expression of dark macerated cherries, earthy undertones with the nuanced complexity of oolong tea and a medley of spices and hen of the wood mushrooms. The palate is marked by a dark, smoky character, dusted with spices, creating a big and commanding presence in the glass that showcases the depth and power of the wines but never goes too far, maintaining an elegant line throughout the glass. Drink 2026 - 2050..." 09/24

96 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinO'Keefe.com: "The compelling Sandrone 2020 Le Vigne opens with delicate but alluring scents of violet, rose, wild berry and aromatic herb. Reflecting the nose, the savory, elegant palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, strawberry compote, star anise and cake spice alongside a backbone of taut, velvety tannins. Drink 2026–2032..." 01/24

95 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "Black cherry, raspberry and plum fruit is wrapped in a veil of toasty oak in this solidly built red. Ripe and dense, yet with a sense of elegance, this persists on the iron- and eucalyptus-tinged finish, with fine balance and freshness..."