Sandrone Barolo 2017

Luciano Sandrone, is one of the most admired names in Barolo. His now 20 hectare estate began over 40 years ago with a tiny plot in Cannubi Boschis. We are delighted to offer the estate's fabulous 2017 vintage.

Many consider Luciano to be a visionary and his children, Luca and Barbara, are now working alongside him and taking the same approach. Throughout its history this hallowed estate has always remained true to the DNA of their vineyards. They practice minimal intervention and, unlike many, use smaller old French oak barrels to deliver precision and maintain the purity and aromatics of the fruit.

For the Sandrone family, the 2017 vintage should not be looked at in the shadow of 2016. Their older vines did brilliantly and were helped by the family's rich wisdom and deep understanding of their terroir. They kept the vineyards cool by keeping more leaves in the canopy of the vines, not only giving protection to the fruit but also keeping the vines cooler in the shade.

Barbara Sandrone feels that: “2017 is a vintage of charm and generosity, but also of intensity.” Like all great producers and vineyards in 2017, the Sandrone family deftly tempered the heat and produced beautiful expressions of their individual sites, retaining the purity and beauty of the fruit, without sacrificing any balance whatsoever.

We are delighted to offer the following wines:

Nebbiolo Valmaggiore 2019 £145.00 6/IB

From a beautiful plot in the Roero where the steep sandy soils impart a soft and elegant structure. Wine Advocate has handed the 2019 93 points and notes that it has "plenty of wild cherry and blue flower [and]...a pretty layer of crushed white peppercorn. You get terrific complexity and a very food-friendly ensemble at a competitive price".

Barolo Le Vigne Sandrone 2017 £480.00 6/IB

This is a multi-vineyard blend from some of the best villages in Piedmont: Vigane in Barolo, Merli in Novello, Villero in Castiglione and Baudana in Serralunga. With vines all over 50 years old, this offers a complex character afforded by multiple sites and very seductive fruit. Antonio Galloni awards 95+ points, saying, “The 2017 Barolo Le Vigne is rich, pliant and so expressive”. All the critics note its gorgeous ripe red fruits, James Suckling 97 points, ‘So seductive”.

Barolo Aleste Sandrone 2017 £580.00 6/IB

This comes from the heart of Barolo and the famous vineyard of Cannubi Boschis. The Cannubi hill is a magical site unique in Barolo and offers great power and richness, due to its elevation, freshness and elegance. The wine became known as ‘Aleste’ in 2013 - in honour of Luciano’s grandchildren Alessia and Stefano, a play on both their names. Awarded 95 points from Antonio Galloni, who says, “The 2017 Barolo Aleste is a dark, ample wine... All the natural power of these parcels come through effortlessly”. While Jancis Robinson MW, says “Still a little embryonic, but sensationally balanced for this challenging year" and awards 17.5 points. James Suckling notes, “The purity and brightness of nebbiolo is so impressive here”. 96 points.


Please note: All wines for delivery from spring 2022.