1998 Barolo Le Vigne
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The 1998 Barolo Vigne from Luciano Sandrone has a really gorgeous bouquet featuring a mélange of black and blue fruit, wilted violets and peppermint, all delivered with superb definition. The palate is quite elegant and poised, just slightly viscous in texture but counterbalanced with a keen thread of acidity, red plum, cassis and clove toward the harmonious finish. Excellent. Tasted at the Vinous off-line dinner at La Trompette.
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The multidimensional 1998 Barolo Le Vigne possesses huge layers of black cherry fruit infused with rose petals, tar, balsam wood, mineral, and subtle new oak notes. Full-bodied, awesomely concentrated, and extraordinarily pure, this exquisite, youthful Barolo will be at its prime between 2004-2020. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411
The multidimensional 1998 Barolo Le Vigne possesses huge layers of black cherry fruit infused with rose petals, tar, balsam wood, mineral, and subtle new oak notes. Full-bodied, awesomely concentrated, and extraordinarily pure, this exquisite, youthful Barolo will be at its prime between 2004-2020. Oct 2001, www.robertparker.com
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Luciano Sandrone is a name synonymous with the highest standards of Barolo winemaking. Founded in 1978, this family-owned estate has become a modern icon, earning international acclaim for its meticulous wines and thoughtful, site-driven approach to Nebbiolo.