2021 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne, Piedmont

This is an austere wine that’s complex and multilayered, with aromas of fresh red currants, red cherries, violets and a hint of licorice. Graphite dominates the flavors, with a full body, firm velvety tannins and long, juicy, energetic and perfectly woven acidity. Polished, elegant finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.

98 points James Suckling

Long before single vineyard Barolos became the benchmark for collectors, Luciano Sandrone believed that blending exceptional sites could produce something even greater. Le Vigne brings together fruit from some of Barolo's most distinguished vineyards, creating a wine that captures the diversity, harmony and complexity of the appellation. Rather than highlighting one cru, it celebrates the art of blending, producing a Barolo renowned for its elegance, depth and extraordinary ageing potential.

Luciano Sandrone's meticulous attention to detail transformed the estate into one of Piedmont's most admired names. Today, Barbara Sandrone and Luca Marrone continue that philosophy, combining traditional respect for Nebbiolo with thoughtful, precise winemaking. The outstanding 2021 vintage delivered fruit of exceptional purity and structure, allowing Le Vigne to display remarkable balance while expressing the individuality of each vineyard within the blend.

Deep garnet with youthful ruby highlights, the bouquet is intensely fragrant, revealing rose petal, red cherry and wild raspberry layered with blood orange, violet and sweet spice. As the wine opens, notes of truffle, tobacco leaf, liquorice and forest floor unfold, adding impressive complexity. The palate is beautifully sculpted, combining vibrant red fruits with savoury earthiness, mineral precision and finely woven tannins. Powerful yet graceful, it builds effortlessly towards a long, persistent finish that echoes with floral perfume, spice and classic Barolo finesse.

An exceptional match for white truffle risotto, braised beef cheeks, venison, duck ragù or aged Parmigiano Reggiano. While already captivating with careful decanting, Le Vigne has the pedigree and structure to evolve magnificently over the next three decades.