Wine Spectator’s Insider Weekly offers early looks at exciting new releases, and the August 6 edition featured Sandrone in a special tribute by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Honoring the late Luciano Sandrone’s legacy as one of Barolo’s most thoughtful and meticulous winemakers, Sanderson noted the 2021 Barolo Aleste—named for Sandrone’s grandchildren Alessia and Stefano—as “the best to date.” The feature also shared five exceptional new reviews from the iconic estate.
Short review highlights are below, and the full article, tribute, and complete reviews can be viewed HERE:
- Barolo Aleste 2021 – 98 points
Though on the quiet side today, this refined yet powerful Barolo offers layered fruit, mineral, and savory complexity with superb intensity and length. - Barolo Le Vigne 2021 – 96 points
Dense and expressive, balancing ripe fruit with savory notes and assertive, well-integrated tannins. - Barolo Aleste Sibi et Paucis 2015 – 95 points
Mature and harmonious, showing evolved fruit, spice, and earthy nuances with excellent balance. - Barolo Vite Talin 2019 – 95 points
Structured and austere, with dark fruit, graphite, and tar underscored by firm tannins. - Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis 2015 – 94 points
Elegant and earthy, offering red fruit and mineral notes with a lingering, refined finish.
