Luciano Sandrone, Barolo Vigne other_regions

Luciano Sandrone, Barolo Vigne other_regionsLuciano Sandrone and his daughter Barbara tell me that the 2014 harvest needs explaining. Many are quick to dismiss it given the difficulties of the growing season that saw abundant rain, hail and bombe d'acqua, or "water bombs," which are a dangerous phenomenon with intense rainfall in a very small radius. But hard work does pay off. The Sandrone family employed 38 people for farming, when the average harvest requires only 22 pairs of vineyard hands.

the oak notes take a greater dominance than usual – here they show caramel sweetness overlaid with cloves and tar

silky and smooth on the palate

(from 90+ year old vines in a parcel measuring

Like the Bonnes Mares

except that it seemed like an interesting anecdote to share

all wrapped in a superbly complex

fresh and vibrant

but it is not mature

white flowers

Sisseck is thorough and meticulous

well delivered red and brambly fruits

The 2009 Barbaresco is absolutely remarkable for the way it carersses the palate with endless layers of sweet red fruit