Luciano Sandrone, Barolo Le Vigne, 1997 042326OFFER earthy elements of leather

earthy elements of leather

clove—begin to emerge

Agnès Dewé de Launay — eighth generation here

but polished enough for easy sipping

Aromas of pomegranate

Luciano Sandrone, Barolo Le Vigne, 1997 042326OFFER earthy elements of leatherSandrone's answer to the cru obsession: a blend, not a single site, and proudly so. Le Vigne is Luciano's homage to the old Langhe art of blending Nebbiolo from several vineyards, the traditional counterpoint to his single cru Cannubi Boschis. The 1997 comes from a warm, ripe vintage that gave generous, flattering Baroli, and this bottle has had nearly three decades to integrate. It's a mature wine from a private collection, drinking in its savory