2010 Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba
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Dark red-ruby. Enticing aromas of black cherry, licorice and menthol, with a minty nuance emerging with air. Juicy, brisk and linear; quite dry and focused, with acidity to the fore. In a very fresh style. "Two thousand ten was challenging for dolcetto owing to rain and cold weather at the end of August," noted Sandrone. "We threw half of the grapes on the ground. But the quality of the rest was surprising."
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2010 Dolcetto d'Alba is a beautifully articulated, vibrant wine loaded with varietal character. In keeping with the character of the year, this is less fruit driven than many other recent vintages, but that is actually a plus here given the low yields that inform the estates wines. The Dolcetto shows terrific intensity and verve from start to finish.
The 2010 Dolcetto d’Alba is a beautifully articulated, vibrant wine loaded with varietal character. In keeping with the personality of the year, this is less fruit driven than many other recent vintages, but that is actually a plus here given the low yields that inform the estate’s wines. The Dolcetto shows terrific intensity and verve from start to finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. This is a gorgeous set of entry-level wines from Luciano Sandrone that speak to the estate’s unwavering commitment to quality throughout the range. These are fabulous wines that make a great introduction to the work of one of Piedmont’s leading estates. Importer: Vintus LLC, Pleasantville, NJ tel. (914) 769-3000
The 2010 Dolcetto d’Alba is a beautifully articulated, vibrant wine loaded with varietal character. In keeping with the personality of the year, this is less fruit driven than many other recent vintages, but that is actually a plus here given the low yields that inform the estate’s wines. The Dolcetto shows terrific intensity and verve from start to finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. ||This is a gorgeous set of entry-level wines from Luciano Sandrone that speak to the estate’s unwavering commitment to quality throughout the range. These are fabulous wines that make a great introduction to the work of one of Piedmont’s leading estates. Wine Advocate.October, 2011
About the producer
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.