Sandrone Luciano
Barbera d'Alba 2023
| Denomination | DOC Barbera d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and ageing in 500-litre French oak barrels; maturation for 15 months in French oak casks (mainly new) and bottle ageing for at least 9 months. |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Barbera, dry red wine with Piedmontese designation, 14% vol
- Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation in steel, malolactic fermentation in 500-litre French oak
- Ageing: 15 months in predominantly new French oak and at least 9 months in bottle
- Aromas and palate: Plum, raspberry, blueberry, lively acidity, silky tannins and a long finish
- 2023 ratings: 93/100 from James Suckling and Jeb Dunnuck, 92/100 from Robert Parker
Description
What kind of wine it is
Luciano Sandrone's Barbera d’Alba embodies the authentic character of Barbera. In the glass, it displays an intense ruby colour with violet highlights, releasing aromas of black plums, raspberries and blueberries. On the palate, it offers good body, supported by a lively acidity that enhances its freshness. The harmonious structure is complemented by silky tannins, leading to a long and elegant finish. Thanks to its marked balance, it pairs beautifully with flavourful dishes such as tajarin with ragù and mushroom risottos.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the compact, marl soils of the Langhe, an ideal habitat for quality viticulture. The bunches are harvested from various vineyards located between Barolo, Monforte d’Alba and Novello, including historic crus such as Albarella and Ravera. This territorial variety allows for the capture of unique microclimatic nuances, ensuring a rigorous selection. The natural vocation of the soils combines aromatic intensity with a deep territorial imprint, enriched by delicate spicy notes.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, each plot is vinified separately. Fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts in open steel vats, where the must is protected to ensure gentle maceration. At the end of malolactic fermentation, the wine begins a slow maturation in French oak barrels. A careful final blend and subsequent ageing in bottle allow the fragrance of the fruit to be balanced with elegant and precise toasted notes.
History and Curiosities
Originally from Monferrato, Barbera has found its ideal habitat in the marl soils of the Langhe. Luciano Sandrone vinifies separately the grapes from seven vineyards located between the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d’Alba and Novello. This Barbera d’Alba DOC 2023 ferments with indigenous yeasts and matures for fifteen months in French oak barrels. Despite a challenging vintage that reduced yields, the result is a red wine with excellent structure and remarkable ageing potential, awarded the prestigious score of 93/100.
Awards
-
2023
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
-
2023
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
-
2023
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Luca Sandrone
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 27
Since the first beginning of his story, Luciano Sandrone has always had a clear philosophy of quality in mind, which has always been fully shared with his wife Mariuccia, his brother Luca and his daughter Barbara. Year after year this philosophy has been refined. Read more
| Name | Sandrone Barbera d'Alba 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Sandrone Luciano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originally from Monferrato, Barbera has found its ideal habitat in the marl soils of the Langhe. Luciano Sandrone vinifies separately the grapes from seven vineyards located between the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d’Alba and Novello. This Barbera d’Alba DOC 2023 ferments with indigenous yeasts and matures for fifteen months in French oak barrels. Despite a challenging vintage that reduced yields, the result is a red wine with excellent structure and remarkable ageing potential, awarded the prestigious score of 93/100. |
| Origin | Vineyards in the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d'Alba and Novello (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Marly and compact soils |
| Harvest | From 6 to 14 September |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; maceration and alcoholic fermentation in open steel vats with must covered by carbon dioxide; malolactic fermentation in 500-litre French oak barrels; maturation for 15 months in French oak barrels (mostly new) and bottle ageing for at least 9 months; manual harvest with separate vinification per vineyard |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation; maceration and alcoholic fermentation in open stainless steel vats; must covered with carbon dioxide for a warm and gentle maceration; manual harvest with separate vinification for each vineyard; malolactic fermentation in 500-litre French oak barrels; maturation for 15 months in French oak casks (mainly new) and bottle ageing for at least 9 months. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and ageing in 500-litre French oak barrels; maturation for 15 months in French oak casks (mainly new) and bottle ageing for at least 9 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.6 |
| Dry extract | 33.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |