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Sandrone - Le Vigne 2008
Tasting notes
The Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2008 is the result of a year of good climatic conditions, especially without extremes of heat. Fragrant components of both floral and fruity character prevail.
The color is an intense and impeccable garnet color with just-emerging orange reflections that recall the sky as the sun sets.
In the nose, an ethereal character of fruity notes of smallberry jam, cherry preserved in sprits, and dried apricot prevails; accompanied by floral sensations such as dried roses. Then spices such as pepper and vanilla emerge, followed by hints of dried mushrooms, leather and white truffles. The flavor is complex, the balanced alcohol gives warmth and fullness of structure, while fresh acidity and smooth tannin show a velvety character. Together they harmonize into an intriguing sapidity, perhaps of a delicate nerviness, but of great charm. It is a vibrant Barolo, still young, and will continue to improve in the bottle.
The color is an intense and impeccable garnet color with just-emerging orange reflections that recall the sky as the sun sets.
In the nose, an ethereal character of fruity notes of smallberry jam, cherry preserved in sprits, and dried apricot prevails; accompanied by floral sensations such as dried roses. Then spices such as pepper and vanilla emerge, followed by hints of dried mushrooms, leather and white truffles. The flavor is complex, the balanced alcohol gives warmth and fullness of structure, while fresh acidity and smooth tannin show a velvety character. Together they harmonize into an intriguing sapidity, perhaps of a delicate nerviness, but of great charm. It is a vibrant Barolo, still young, and will continue to improve in the bottle.
A perfect diagonal
We meticulously chose four vineyards to highlight the characteristics of the Barolo area. Their different terrains at various altitudes and exposures contribute to the great complexity of our Barolo Le Vigne.
Ancient art
Barolo Le Vigne represents our interpretation of the tradition of the Langhe and Barolo: that of the ancient and skillful art of blending Nebbiolo from several vineyards.
We have taken up this historical custom working only with indigenous yeasts and keeping the grapes separate until the final assembly and blending, instead of mixing them during the fermentation phase.
We have taken up this historical custom working only with indigenous yeasts and keeping the grapes separate until the final assembly and blending, instead of mixing them during the fermentation phase.
Every year a new discovery
Harvested, vinified and aged separately, the final blend of each vintage combines the constituent parts to best express the particular character of each vineyard and enhance the uniqueness of each year.
Technical notes
- Barolo DOCG
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Spontaneous fermentation from indigenous yeast
- Maceration and fermentation in open steel tanks
- Malolactic fermentation and ageing in French oak tonneaux of 500 liters
- The 2008 Le Vigne “sibi et paucis” was aged a further 6 years after the original release date of September 2012 in the perfect conditions of Luciano's personal winery cellar.
- First vintage: 1990
- Vineyards in the villages of:
Barolo: Vignane
Monforte d'Alba: Ceretta and Conterni
Novello: Merli - Alcohol: 14,5%
- Recommended drinking time: 2018 - 2045
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Spontaneous fermentation from indigenous yeast
- Maceration and fermentation in open steel tanks
- Malolactic fermentation and ageing in French oak tonneaux of 500 liters
- The 2008 Le Vigne “sibi et paucis” was aged a further 6 years after the original release date of September 2012 in the perfect conditions of Luciano's personal winery cellar.
- First vintage: 1990
- Vineyards in the villages of:
Barolo: Vignane
Monforte d'Alba: Ceretta and Conterni
Novello: Merli - Alcohol: 14,5%
- Recommended drinking time: 2018 - 2045
