2020 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne Magnum

The Luciano Sandrone 2020 Barolo Le Vigne is a wine with an open, approachable texture and sun-drenched aromas. On the nose, it offers a ripe and layered expression of black cherries and blackcurrants, interwoven with earthy notes of forest floor and wild mushrooms. As the wine develops in the glass, more and more nuances emerge: delicate floral notes, roasted tarragon and a subtle, warm undertone reminiscent of wheat biscuit.

The structure of this Barolo is balanced and refined, with a combination of lively acidity and velvety tannins that provide excellent ageing potential. The wine exudes power and elegance, with the different terroirs that make up the blend having a clear influence on the layering and depth.

From the 2019 vintage, Le Vigne also includes grapes from Le Coste di Monforte, alongside fruit from some of Barolo’s most prestigious terroirs: Baudana in Serralunga d’Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. These carefully selected vineyards contribute to the wine’s complexity and refinement.

The Sandrone family further expanded their vineyard holdings in March 2021 with the purchase of a two-hectare Nebbiolo vineyard in Le Coste di Monforte. This parcel is now an integral part of the Le Vigne blend, contributing depth and structure to this iconic Barolo.

With a drinking window of 2026 to 2048, this Barolo offers impressive aging potential. In its youth it displays expressive fruity and floral notes, while as it ages the wine will increasingly develop tertiary aromas such as truffle, leather and dried herbs. This wine comes into its own alongside traditional dishes such as mushroom risotto, grilled lamb chops, ossobuco and mature Italian cheeses such as Castelmagno or Parmigiano Reggiano.

This is a beautiful (and scarce) 1.5 liter magnum. Even tastier and with a longer drinking window.