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Sandrone - Barolo Aleste 2017

This single-vineyard wine is typically dense and concentrated but shows incredible harmony and balance. The medium-weight structure shows delightful and seductive notes of berries and cherries, with floral and mineral aspects. In great vintages, properly cellared examples will drink well for 20+ years. The finish is sweet and broad, with moderate, ripe tannins and long length.

Sandrone Description

A combination of the names of Luciano Sandrone’s grandchildren ALEssia and STEfano, ALESTE is the new name for Luciano’s first wine, the Barolo Cannubi Boschis, which garnered early acclaim with the international trade and press.

The late Luciano Sandrone was an iconic figure in Barolo, with an extraordinary story of determination. He started to learn viticulture at the age of 14, and after years of work as a cellarman he depleted his life savings and purchased his first vineyard on the Cannubi hill in 1977, though he could only manage his land on the weekends while he continued to work. He made his first vintage in 1978, in the garage of his parents, and then spent years refining his ideas about how to make a wine of distinction and utmost quality that respected the traditions of Barolo while incorporating new ideas and understanding about viticulture and vinification.

Wine Enthusiast: 97 Points

Aromas of menthol, pressed rose, wild berry and grilled herb are front and center in this stunning wine along with a whiff of forest floor. Combining structure and finesse, the savory, full-bodied palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry, blood orange and licorice before an espresso finish. Firm, refined tannins provide tight support. 

James Suckling: 96 Points

The purity and brightness of nebbiolo is so impressive here. Strawberries and blue fruit abound. Full-bodied, yet tight and very polished with a long, persistent finish. Very transparent and appealing. Drink in 2025 and onwards.

Vinous: 95 Points

Wine & Spirits: 95 Points

 
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Price: $170.00

In Mixed Case: $144.50

Quantity Available: 1
Producer Sandrone
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Subregion Langhe
Varietal Nebbiolo
Vintage 2017
Sku 07514
Size 750ml
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