Barolo Le Vigne Sandrone 2021 (750ML)

97+ Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2021 Barolo Le Vigne is a classy, seamless wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and kirsch open gracefully in the glass. This is such an elegant, sophisticated Barolo. The recent shift of sites to Serralunga and Monforte, along with longer ferments, has transformed the Le Vigne into a darker, more somber wine, while the inclusion of stems in some lots adds aromatic dimension. Le Vigne is a wine in movement." 01/25

96 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "The 2021 Barolo Le Vigne is a jeweled ruby color and opens to expressive floral aromatics of black raspberries, fresh cherries, licorice, floral perfume, and a pretty note of cedar. The palate is incredible, with fantastically layered depth of intensity, energy, and purity. It has a lot of personality and structure, with a delicate warmth and lasting incense noted perfume on the finish. A blend of five vineyards, it has a symphonic, complete feel in this vintage. Drink 2026-2046." 05/25

98 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "This is an austere wine that’s complex and multilayered, with aromas of fresh red currants, red cherries, violets and a hint of licorice. Graphite dominates the flavors, with a full body, firm velvety tannins and long, juicy, energetic and perfectly woven acidity. Polished, elegant finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.: 04/25

96 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com: "The 2021 Le Vigne captivates with alluring scents of woodland berry, wild rose, dried herb, culinary spice and cedar. Delicious and elegantly structured, the enveloping palate reveals mature black-skinned cherry, fleshy raspberry, star anise and ground clove. Polished tannins provide seamless support while fresh acidity keeps it bright. Made with Nebbiolo from the Vignane vineyard in Barolo, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Le Coste in Monforte, Merli in Novello and Baudana in Serralunga, this is the firm’s nod to the tradition of crafting Barolo by using grapes from the different villages. Drink 2029–2041." 02/25

97+ Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This is a blend of fruit from Le Costa di Monforte in Monforte d'Alba, Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. That wide span of fruit across various exposures, elevations and soil types becomes the Luciano Sandrone 2021 Barolo Le Vigne. I always have special affection for this wine, and between the Aleste and Le Vigne, this is my preferred bottle. I love the brightness and focus of the fruit, the pretty complexity and the rich mouthfeel. The fruit aromas are laced with licorice, cola and spice. The high notes are quite apparent in this excellent vintage. I came back to taste this wine 24 hours later and found those notes to be just as intense and beautiful. This is a release of 23,000 bottles." 01/25