Barolo Le Vigne D.O.C.G. Ερυθρός Ξηρός Nebbiolo 2008 750ml / Luciano Sandrone

Κόκκινο µαύρο χρώµα χωρίς ανταύγειες. Στη µύτη, αναδεικνύονται σιγά σιγά τα κόκκινα και τα µαύρα φρούτα, ιδιαίτερα δαµάσκηνα και µαύρα κεράσια. Βαθύ και συµπυκνωµένο µε έντονα αρώµατα βαρελιού, σοκολάτας και

κράνµπερι καθώς και νότες βιολέτας, καφέ και γλυκόριζας. Στο στόµα είναι πολύπλοκο, ξεδιπλώνεται σε πολλά επίπεδα µε «κλειστές» ακόµα αλλά ώριµες και γεµάτες τανίνες. Στη δεύτερη γεύση είναι ξεκάθαρα οριοθετηµένο µε καθαρή και µακριά επίγευση. Αυτό είναι ένα Le Vigne για παλαίωση.

VARIETY: Nebbiolo

ALCOHOL: 14.5%

This can be described as a traditional Barolo, as it observes the custom of blending wines obtained from different vineyards. It is the product of the synergic union of four winegrowing areas which are very different in terms of altitude, soil and exposure: this forms its strong point, it’s uniqueness. Every single wine reaches its peak in the bottle, after the perfect merger created by the blend, which is never the same from one year to the next.

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 small- berry 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.

Evolution of the vintage 2008

The adjective that best describes 2008 is “classic.” From a climactic point of view, this vintage takes us back to the 1970s, with a rainy spring, followed by a gradual stabilization of the climactic conditions over the summer that allowed us to achieve an excellent maturation and a unique balance of acid and tannin. This vintage rewarded those whose vines are in the best zones and those who invested in the work necessary to bring the fruit to full maturity during a cool, slow yet variable vegetative cycle.

The harvest was between the 11-24 October. As happens often, our most important vineyard gave us very pleasant surprises whose results only become more concrete with the passage of time.

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.

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.

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. It is a vibrant Barolo, still young, and will continue to improve in the bottle.

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

Variety: 100% Nebbiolo