This is an austere wine that’s complex and multilayered, with aromas of fresh red currants, red cherries, violets and a hint of licorice. Graphite dominates the flavors, with a full body, firm velvety tannins and long, juicy, energetic and perfectly woven acidity. Polished, elegant finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
98 points, Aldo Fiordelli, James Suckling (Apr 2025)
This is a blend of fruit from Le Costa di Monforte in Monforte d'Alba, Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. That wide span of fruit across various exposures, elevations and soil types becomes the Luciano Sandrone 2021 Barolo Le Vigne. I always have special affection for this wine, and between the Aleste and Le Vigne, this is my preferred bottle. I love the brightness and focus of the fruit, the pretty complexity and the rich mouthfeel. The fruit aromas are laced with licorice, cola and spice. The high notes are quite apparent in this excellent vintage. I came back to taste this wine 24 hours later and found those notes to be just as intense and beautiful. This is a release of 23,000 bottles.
97+ points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jan 2025)
The 2021 Barolo Le Vigne is a classy, seamless wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and kirsch open gracefully in the glass. This is such an elegant, sophisticated Barolo. The recent shift of sites to Serralunga and Monforte, along with longer ferments, has transformed the Le Vigne into a darker, more somber wine, while the inclusion of stems in some lots adds aromatic dimension. Le Vigne is a wine in movement.
97+ points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2025)
Four distinct voices from Baudana (Serralunga d'Alba), Villero (Castiglione Falletto), Vignane (Barolo), and Merli (Novello) create something extraordinary together. This is Barolo's warm handshake, an invitation to understand what makes this region magical. The aromatics rise with quiet confidence: wild strawberries, morning roses, fresh sage, and subtle tar. On the palate, it reveals its soul gradually, each layer building naturally into the next, creating a wine of remarkable depth without ever feeling forced. This is how people fall in love with Barolo, through wines that speak of place with both authority and grace. Drink Now - 2045
97 points, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2025)
The 2021 Barolo Le Vigne is a jeweled ruby color and opens to expressive floral aromatics of black raspberries, fresh cherries, licorice, floral perfume, and a pretty note of cedar. The palate is incredible, with fantastically layered depth of intensity, energy, and purity. It has a lot of personality and structure, with a delicate warmth and lasting incense noted perfume on the finish. A blend of five vineyards, it has a symphonic, complete feel in this vintage. Drink 2026-2046.
96 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (May 2025)
Eucalyptus, juniper and tar notes mingle with cherry, raspberry and plum fruit in this dense red. Assertive tannins hold court on the finish, with a light yet not overbearing astringency. It’s all driven by beautiful acidity, leaving a lasting aftertaste. Best from 2029 through 2048. 1,915 cases made.
96 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Nov 2025)
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