{"product_id":"2019-luciano-sandrone-barolo-le-vigne-750ml-copy","title":"2021 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe late Luciano Sandrone was an iconic figure in Barolo, with an extraordinary history of not only constantly crafting outstanding wines, but defining an entire generation of Barolo growers. His life’s work left a lasting impact not only on Italian wine, but the wine industry as a whole.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the winemaking operations are led by his younger brother, Luca Sandrone who has worked side-by-side with his brother for decades. The wines remain as excellent as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a blend of fruit from Le Costa di Monforte in Monforte d'Alba, Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. That wide span of fruit across various exposures, elevations and soil types becomes the Luciano Sandrone 2021 Barolo Le Vigne. I always have special affection for this wine, and between the Aleste and Le Vigne, this is my preferred bottle. I love the brightness and focus of the fruit, the pretty complexity and the rich mouthfeel. The fruit aromas are laced with licorice, cola and spice. The high notes are quite apparent in this excellent vintage. I came back to taste this wine 24 hours later and found those notes to be just as intense and beautiful. This is a release of 23,000 bottles. Drink Date: 2027 - 2055\" 97+ - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (01\/2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2021 Barolo Le Vigne is a classy, seamless wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and kirsch open gracefully in the glass. This is such an elegant, sophisticated Barolo. The recent shift of sites to Serralunga and Monforte, along with longer ferments, has transformed the Le Vigne into a darker, more somber wine, while the inclusion of stems in some lots adds aromatic dimension. Le Vigne is a wine in movement. (Drink between 2028-2041)\" 97 - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (01\/2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Eucalyptus, juniper and tar notes mingle with cherry, raspberry and plum fruit in this dense red. Assertive tannins hold court on the finish, with a light yet not overbearing astringency. It’s all driven by beautiful acidity, leaving a lasting aftertaste. Best from 2029 through 2048. 1,915 cases made.\" 96 - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (11\/2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Default","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50844017885442,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1419\/7817\/files\/SANBAVIGB5B__06121_ace7c388-13f4-4302-acb7-c3c18b958a1a.jpg?v=1699298321","url":"https:\/\/thewineclub.com\/products\/2019-luciano-sandrone-barolo-le-vigne-750ml-copy","provider":"The Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}