In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Aleste is Luciano Sandrone's Barolo from the Cannubi Boschis cru, renamed in 2013 for his grandchildren Alessia and Stefano; it built the estate's modern reputation.
- 1985 — Sandrone bottles his first Cannubi Boschis Barolo
- 2013 — Cannubi Boschis renamed Aleste
Facts
- Producer
- Luciano Sandrone
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 300 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste
What does Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Sandrone's flagship from the Cannubi Boschis cru, renamed Aleste from the 2013 vintage, a polished, modern-classic Barolo of perfume and precision.
When should I drink Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste?
Drink 12 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.