Bottled in the middle of December 2024 and pouring a jeweled magenta/purple hue, the 2023 Barbera D'Alba offers a gorgeous lavender perfume, showing off a youthful note of sweet oak spice that frames the wine with a pretty touch of vanilla and fresh berries. Medium to full-bodied, it offers a polished and silky texture, with lovely ripe purity and a long finish. This beautiful wine will cast a large net for enjoyment over the coming 7-10 years.
93 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (May 2025)
Vinous and buttery aromas of bright red cherries and flowers. Full-bodied, it displays weight and density with supple fruit, bright black cherry flavors, lifted acidity and ripe, velvety tannins. Drink or hold.
93 points, James Suckling (May 2025)
The Luciano Sandrone 2023 Barbera d'Alba (with 25,000 bottles created) opens to a nicely saturated color and a soft, velvety texture. This is a comfort wine to drink when you don't want the tannins or the fuss of a Nebbiolo. Pressed blackberry and plum cede to fresh acidity over a medium-plus texture. This vintage remains on the ripe side, but the fruit is balanced.
92 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jun 2025)
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