2021 Luciano Sandrone "Aleste" Barolo
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Kerin O'Keefe
Reviewed February 2025Pine forest, ripe dark-skinned berry, blue flower and carob are just some of the aromas you'll find on the stunning 2021 Aleste. Made with Nebbiolo from the Cannubi Boschis vineyard, it's delicious, full-bodied and shows great verve, delivering layers of ripe Morello cherry, cake spice, licorice, mocha and crushed mint set against a backbone of velvety tannins. Give this time to fully develop. (KO)
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Professional Reviews
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Vinous
The 2021 Barolo Aleste is off-the-charts gorgeous. Vertical and explosive in the glass, with tremendous energy, the 2021 possesses unbelievable richness married to vibrant energy. Plum, black cherry, gravel, lavender and mocha soar out of the glass. Readers will find a Barolo of stature and breeding.
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Wine Spectator
Though on the quiet side today, this Barolo evokes cherry, black currant, violet, mineral and wild herbs. The flavors are perfectly in balance with the bright acidity and refined tannins, leaving a long, detailed aftertaste of fruit, mineral and savory elements. Shows superb intensity from start to finish. Best from 2029 through 2050. 915 cases made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
A reflective red color, the 2021 Barolo Aleste leads with compelling and introspective notes of sandalwood, ripe cherries, hints of truffle, and fresh leather. The palate is supple and has a vibrant spine of acidity, mouthwatering mineral accents, and an underlying noble structure. As I am finding with the top producers in this vintage, the tannins demand time but also have a sweetness to them that makes the wines highly pleasurable to taste now, and they should improve and age very well. Drink 2027-2050.
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Details
| Origin | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| SKU | 2059309 |