2015 luciano sandrone, barolo, aleste

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Why We're Buying

Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste is a tribute to Luciano's grandchildren: ALEssia and STEfano. This wine seeks to pass on his boldness, innovativeness, and sensibility to the next generation. The 100 nebbiolo earned international acclaim after its debut and currently retails north of $150 per bottle.

Critics Scores

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

There is more purple and black fruit in the 2015 Barolo Aleste compared to past vintages from Luciano Sandrone and also fewer of those floral accents that characterize the Cannubi Boschis where this fruit comes from. All the same, the bouquet comes off equally as intense and as generous as ever, if not more so. This wine also seems ready from an aromatic point of view, even if it needs some extra time to reverberate in the mouth. It is compact and firm, with good, meaty fruit, and it's refreshingly expansive in scope.

Wine Spectator

Rose and juniper aromas lead off, settling this red into pure flavors of floral, cherry, strawberry, sun-warmed hay, licorice and mineral. Linear and firm, yet classy and elegant, this tightens up on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2043.

Wine Enthusiast

Woodland berry, iris, menthol and star anise aromas slowly take shape on this elegantly structured, savory red. Enveloping and delicious, the focused palate delivers raspberry compote, dried black cherry, licorice and cinnamon alongside polished, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity lends tension and keeps it balanced. Drink 2020–2030.