The 2020 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne (3000ml) is a powerful and refined Piedmontese Nebbiolo sourced from Sandrone’s celebrated vineyards in Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Novello and Vigna Rionda in Serralunga d’Alba. The combination of different sites brings together floral perfume, red fruit, structure and mineral depth. The wine shows red cherry, raspberry and plum alongside rose petal, violet, liquorice, tobacco and subtle earthy spice. Presented in a rare 3-litre format, it is particularly suited to long-term cellaring and special occasions.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and beautifully structured, with vibrant acidity, firm yet polished tannins and layers of red and dark fruit. Cherry and raspberry are complemented by ripe plum, violet, dried flowers, liquorice, tobacco and subtle spice, while a fine mineral character provides tension and length. The different vineyard sources create impressive complexity, with bright floral notes balanced by darker fruit and savoury depth. The texture is powerful but refined, leading to an exceptionally long, dry and persistent finish with lingering red fruit, mineral, spice and earthy notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this 3-litre format is an exceptional choice for serious Barolo collectors seeking a wine with depth, structure and outstanding ageing potential. The 2020 vintage is still youthful, and the larger format will allow the tannins and fruit to integrate slowly over many years. Best enjoyed from around 2030–2050+, with careful decanting when young. Pair with truffle and porcini tajarin, braised beef cheek, roast venison with juniper, lamb shoulder with rosemary, or aged Parmigiano and other mature Piedmontese cheeses.
