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 Le Vigne
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
Le Vigne is Sandrone's blended Barolo, drawing on parcels across the appellation as a counterpoint to the single-cru Aleste.
- 1990 — Sandrone introduces the multi-cru Le Vigne Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Luciano Sandrone
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 100 to 200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne
What does Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Le Vigne is Sandrone's multi-cru Barolo, blending fruit from several villages for a complex, balanced traditional-leaning Nebbiolo.
When should I drink Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne?
Drink 10 to 35 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 Le Vigne?
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 Le Vigne?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.