Sandrone - Barolo Le Vigne 2017

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The multi-vineyard blend of Le Vigne gives a complex, expressive wine in a difficult vintage like 2017 – the balance afforded by multiple sites allows a more balanced result in the bottle. Mint, balsamic and macerated cherries emerge from the glass. The wine is lean and muscular, long and straight – focused, tight, precise. On the palate, pepper, spices, mint, hints of coffee and cola are wrapped around a core of lovely raspberry and red cherry fruit. Though it is still a bit rough at the edges, a few years of bottle ageing will smooth out the angles. This is a muscular Le Vigne, but also very balanced by the freshness of the acids. The finish is smooth and lasting, with fruit and graphite. Recommended drinking window: 2028 – 2048.

Fragrant and delicious, this gorgeous wine opens with inviting aromas of rose, sandalwood, camphor and perfumed berry alongside whiffs of truffle and French oak. The full-bodied palate combines elegance and structure, featuring ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and a dollop of vanilla alongside firm, refined tannins. It's already tempting but hold for more complexity. Drink 2024–2032.

In the hot and dry 2017 vintage, Sandrone waited to harvest until early October, when cooler temperatures refreshed the vines. Le Vigne offers rich dark-cherry flavors laced with notes of licorice, carob and warm spice, the flavors gliding on polished tannins in a long, layered finish.

 

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Price: $150.00

In Mixed Case: $127.50

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Producer	Sandrone
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Subregion	Langhe
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2017
Sku	07261
Size	750ml