2014 Luciano Sandrone "Le Vigne - Sibi et Paucis" Barolo

“Bright ruby with a garnet rim. Dried cherries and Parma violets are loaded together with licorice, but there is also a darker character of fresh prunes and restrained minty minerality. Dense, velvety and relaxing, but with a full body and great concentration. The tannins are soaked with savory flavors of prunes and licorice and sustained by lifted acidity. Best now, but will last for another 10 years.” (05/2024)

“The 2014 Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis opens with hints of cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, dried herbs, mint and dried cherry. Medium in body and sinewy, the 2014 is marked by bright acids, plenty of gorgeous mineral drive and medium-bodied structure. The long, persistent finish is a real thing of beauty. (AG)” (01/2024)

“Showing developed tertiary tones, the Luciano Sandrone 2014 Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis has dried cooking herbs, fennel and tarragon or something like a meat rub. The fruit has all gone to dried cherry and blackcurrant. There is a spicy side to the wine with black pepper or chili flake over medium-rich texture. In this case, the tannins are integrated and polished. The 2014 is ready to drink now. Only 1,500 bottles were put aside for this late release. (ML)” (04/2024)

“Mid to dark ruby. Stunning nose of minerally cherry fruit with a hint of oak. There is rich, voluptuous fruit underneath that still need to unfurl. Juicy fruit on a palate that is still surprisingly closed. Closed yet lush and carried by long sandy tannins. Spectacular for this vintage and still not at its peak. (WS) 17++/18 points” (11/2023)