{"title":"Luciano Sandrone","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"sandrone-guide\"\u003eLuciano Sandrone: A Barolo Legend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuciano Sandrone is one of the great names of modern \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barolo\"\u003eBarolo\u003c\/a\u003e. He began making wine in his family's garage in the 1970s, and his first Cannubi Boschis, now called Aleste, from the 1985 vintage put him among the leading producers of the Langhe. Today he runs the estate in Barolo with his son Luca. The winery works with only three grapes, Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto, and every fermentation is spontaneous, with indigenous yeasts. The wines are known for their purity, polish and balance: Barolo with power and perfume, made to age for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"quick-reference\"\u003eLuciano Sandrone: Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarolo, Langhe, Piedmont, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italy\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst wines made in the family garage in the 1970s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuciano Sandrone with his son Luca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebbiolo\"\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barbera\"\u003eBarbera\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dolcetto\"\u003eDolcetto\u003c\/a\u003e only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aging largely in 500-liter French oak tonneaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarolo Aleste (Cannubi Boschis), Barolo Le Vigne, Barolo Vite Talin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure, polished and perfumed Nebbiolo with fine tannins and long aging potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"wines\"\u003eThe Wines of Luciano Sandrone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThe Story\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/luciano-sandrone-barolo-aleste-piedmont\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Aleste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-vineyard Barolo, Cannubi Boschis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom the Cannubi Boschis vineyard in the village of Barolo, first made in 1985. The name joins those of Luciano's grandchildren, ALEssia and STEfano. Aged in 500-liter French oak tonneaux and 18 months in bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/luciano-sandrone-barolo-le-vigne-piedmont\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Le Vigne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-village Barolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA classic blend of four vineyards across the Barolo zone: Baudana in Serralunga, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. First vintage 1990.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/luciano-sandrone-barolo-vite-talin-piedmont\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Vite Talin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe rare collector's Barolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagated from a single old Nebbiolo vine Luciano found in 1987 and named for Talin, the farmer who rented him the plot. Matured two years in tonneaux, one year in large casks and three years in bottle, and released six years after the vintage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/luciano-sandrone-valmaggiore-nebbiolo-dalba-piedmont\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNebbiolo from the Roero\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom the Valmaggiore vineyard in Vezza d'Alba, a south-facing amphitheater of sandy soils whose grapes once set the price for the whole territory. A more approachable way into Sandrone Nebbiolo.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/luciano-sandrone-barbera-dalba-piedmont\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d'Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarbera from Monforte and Novello\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-picked, each parcel vinified separately, then 15 months in 500-liter French oak and nine months in bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/luciano-sandrone-dolcetto-dalba-piedmont\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDolcetto d'Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe everyday red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom 11 parcels on the highest hills of Barolo, on white limestone above 350 to 400 meters. Aged in steel to keep its fresh fruit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Luciano Sandrone wine currently in stock is listed above, with available vintages and formats, and new releases appear here automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"style\"\u003eThe Sandrone Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandrone's Barolos sit between tradition and modernity. Spontaneous fermentation and long aging respect the classic Langhe approach, while the use of 500-liter French oak tonneaux, larger than a standard barrique, gives a polished texture without masking the fruit. The result is Nebbiolo with ripe cherry and rose, fine-grained tannins and great balance, approachable earlier than many traditional Barolos yet built to age for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"aleste-vs-le-vigne\"\u003eAleste vs Le Vigne: Which Barolo to Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAleste\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-vineyard Barolo from Cannubi Boschis, one of the most famous sites in the village of Barolo, with depth, intensity and long aging potential. \u003cstrong\u003eLe Vigne\u003c\/strong\u003e blends four vineyards from four different villages into a complete, harmonious expression of the whole Barolo zone, in the tradition of the classic Langhe blends. Many collectors buy both to compare the same vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"serving\"\u003eServing and Food Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant young Barolo for two to three hours and serve at 60 to 65°F in a large Burgundy-style glass. Barolo is superb with braised beef, brasato al Barolo, truffle risotto, tajarin with butter and white truffle, roast game and aged cheeses. Barbera pairs with pasta with ragù, pizza and grilled sausages, and Dolcetto with antipasti, salumi and weeknight dinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"explore\"\u003eExplore More Piedmont\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more great Nebbiolo in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barolo\"\u003eBarolo\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebbiolo\"\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/a\u003e collections, or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barbera\"\u003eBarbera\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dolcetto\"\u003eDolcetto\u003c\/a\u003e and all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italy\"\u003eItalian wine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About Luciano Sandrone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is Luciano Sandrone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuciano Sandrone is a Barolo producer who began making wine in his family's garage in the 1970s and became one of the most respected names in Piedmont. He runs the estate in Barolo with his son Luca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Sandrone Aleste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAleste is Sandrone's single-vineyard Barolo from Cannubi Boschis in the village of Barolo, first made in 1985 under the name Cannubi Boschis. The name joins those of Luciano's grandchildren, Alessia and Stefano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Sandrone Le Vigne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Vigne is a Barolo blended from four vineyards in four villages: Baudana in Serralunga, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. The first vintage was 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Sandrone Vite Talin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVite Talin is a rare Barolo propagated from a single old Nebbiolo vine Luciano found in 1987, named for Talin, the farmer who rented him the plot. It is released six years after the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat grapes does Luciano Sandrone grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly three: Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto, all native grapes of Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can Sandrone Barolo age?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandrone's Barolos are approachable earlier than many traditional Barolos, but top vintages of Aleste and Le Vigne can age for 20 to 30 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"luciano-sandrone-barolo-vite-talin-piedmont","title":"Luciano Sandrone Barolo Vite Talin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red Barolo DOCG from Piedmont, Italy, made by Luciano Sandrone. The grape is 100% Nebbiolo, propagated from a single old vine Luciano found in 1987. The wine is named for Talin (Natale), the farmer who rented him the plot. It is vinified in a large open-topped wooden vat, then matured two years in French oak tonneaux, one year in large casks and three years in bottle, and is released six years after the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuciano Sandrone started making wine in the family garage in the 1970s and now runs the Barolo estate with his son Luca. The estate works only with Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto, and every fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Terroir","offers":[{"title":"2020 \/ 750ml","offer_id":67795638878462,"sku":"TER-00001-01","price":531.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/SandroneBaroloDOCGViteTalin.png?v=1792509426"},{"product_id":"luciano-sandrone-barolo-aleste-piedmont","title":"Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red Barolo DOCG from Piedmont, Italy, made by Luciano Sandrone. 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