2020 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2048 |
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The Sandrone Aleste was formerly known as the Sandrone Cannubi Boschis. The Luciano Sandrone 2020 Barolo Aleste is a powerful and refined wine with layered complexity. On the nose, it offers an intriguing blend of sweet earthy notes and 'drunken cherry', that is, juicy, ripe cherries infused with a subtle hint of liqueur. The wine displays a beautiful transition from ripe fruit to perfectly integrated wood notes, followed by spicy accents of licorice and spices. The balance between freshness and structure creates a dynamic and harmonious whole.
This Barolo stands out for its silky texture, deep complexity, and impressive length. The wine begins with expressive fruitiness, developing into increasingly intense and refined layers. The tannins are powerful yet elegant and velvety, while the perfectly integrated acidity ensures excellent freshness and longevity. This is a wine that will develop beautifully with age, revealing new aromas and nuances.
The Aleste is a tribute to Sandrone's family and is made exclusively from grapes sourced from the prestigious Cannubi Boschis vineyard in the village of Barolo. This terroir is known for its exceptional Nebbiolo wines that combine both power and finesse. The name Aleste is a combination of the names Alessia and Stefano, the grandchildren of Luciano Sandrone, and reflects the deep family traditions behind this wine.
With an impressive drinking window from 2026 to 2048, this Barolo offers a long aging period during which it will further develop and refine. In its youth, it will dominate with its vibrant fruit and floral notes, while as the years pass, tertiary aromas such as truffle, leather, and dried herbs will emerge.
This wine is a perfect accompaniment to rich and refined dishes, such as roasted duck with figs, braised ossobuco, game dishes, and aged cheeses like Castelmagno or an aged Parmigiano Reggiano.
With only 10,000 bottles produced, the 2020 Barolo Aleste is an exclusive and coveted wine, perfect for lovers of great Barolos and a valuable addition to any wine collection.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piemonte |
| Appellation | Barolo |
| Icons | Icon Italy |
| Winery | Luciano Sandrone |
| Grape | Nebbiolo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2048 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Mineraal, Rijk, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Terras |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2020 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste toont een gelaagd palet van rijpe, likeurachtige kersen en zoete aardse tonen, verfijnde houtinvloeden met kruidige accenten van drop en specerijen en een zijdezachte, tanninerijke structuur met frisse zuurgraad. Daardoor sluit hij prachtig aan bij rijke vleesgerechten zoals geroosterde eend met vijgen, gestoofde ossobuco, wild en krachtige kazen omdat de stevige tannines en de frisse zuurgraad vet en umami doorsnijden terwijl het rijpe fruit de smaken complimenteert. Extra goed werken langzaam gegaarde bereidingen zoals langzaam gestoofd rundvlees of confit van eend, gerechten met reductione sauzen of truffel en gerijpte kazen die de complexe tertiaire aroma’s van deze wijn naar voren halen. |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Monica Larner
Release Price:
$150
Drink Date:
2026 - 2048
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. Production is 20,000 bottles.
The Sandrone family acquired a two-hectare Nebbiolo vineyard in Le Coste di Monforte (in Monforte d'Alba) in March 2021. Starting with the 2019 vintage, that fruit is part of the Barolo Le Vigne blend.
Published: Apr 04, 2024
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James Suckling
Score
96
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 110
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2020
Monday, May 20, 2024
Color
Red
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Vintage
2020
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. Drink after 2027.
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Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2026 - 2038
From: 2020 Barolo: Selective Excellence (Jan 2024)
The 2020 Barolo Le Vigne is graced with brilliant aromatic intensity and plenty of depth. Crushed rose petal, mint, blood orange, spice, lavender and pomegranate all meld together. Le Vigne has a bit more aromatic vibrancy and verve than the Aleste, but shares a general feeling of openness with its sibling.
- By Antonio Galloni on November 2023
It’s very difficult to visit the Sandrone winery now that Luciano Sandrone has passed away. I have so many memories of visiting here, the common theme being how much time I was able to spend with the Sandrone family when I was just a consumer interested in learning about wine and not a professional. The estate is in good hands with Luciano’s younger brother Luca and the extended family running the show.
The 2020 Barolos are quite attractive, although they naturally show the lighter style of the year. Harvest ran from October 8 to 13. The 2020s saw 15-20 days on the skins. Malolactic fermentations were done in wood. As has been the case for some time, aging in oak is 18 months, so on the shorter side for Barolo. I also tasted the 2018 Vite Talin, which is a terrific wine, especially for the year. It is the one Barolo here that is vinified in wood uprights and aged for three years, two in 500L tonneaux, and a third year in cask.
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The Sandrone winery was founded in 1978, born out of a desire to make the best possible Nebbiolo we from the unique terroirs of the Langhe. This passion plays an important role in every step of the wine making process. Currently, Lucian Sandrone belongs to the absolute top of the Barolo wines. The wines are expensive, but compared to the French bordeaux, Luciano's wines are still (relatively inexpensive).
In late 1977, Luciano was able to purchase an initial section of the Cannubi vineyard. The following year (1978) he began to test and refine small quantities of his own wine in the garage of his childhood home according to the traditions of Barolo. By adding new technologies, he was able to make the Barolo less grim and hard.
In 1982 he met his first international distributor at Vinitaly who bought almost 1,500 bottles of his first 1978 Barolo. For example, the exporter of his wines started to the United States and Switzerland. Sandrone currently has 27 hectares of vineyard, 75% of which are owned. The wines are made exclusively from grapes from our own production. Sandrone stands for passion, transparency and integrity. Investments are mainly made in the quality of the wine and no money is spent on a beautiful advertising campaign or flashy marketing.
Food Pairings
De 2020 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste toont een gelaagd palet van rijpe, likeurachtige kersen en zoete aardse tonen, verfijnde houtinvloeden met kruidige accenten van drop en specerijen en een zijdezachte, tanninerijke structuur met frisse zuurgraad. Daardoor sluit hij prachtig aan bij rijke vleesgerechten zoals geroosterde eend met vijgen, gestoofde ossobuco, wild en krachtige kazen omdat de stevige tannines en de frisse zuurgraad vet en umami doorsnijden terwijl het rijpe fruit de smaken complimenteert. Extra goed werken langzaam gegaarde bereidingen zoals langzaam gestoofd rundvlees of confit van eend, gerechten met reductione sauzen of truffel en gerijpte kazen die de complexe tertiaire aroma’s van deze wijn naar voren halen.
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