Luciano Sandrone - Barolo Le Vigne 2006 (750ml)
Vinous: 97 Points
All of the power and concentration of the year come through loud and clear in the 2006 Barolo Le Vigne. Dark virile and incredibly intense the 2006 is an imposing Barolo that still needs time to be at its best. Hints of rose petal spice and dark red/purplish fruit open up in the glass but only reluctantly. Readers need to be patient. With a bit of air the 2006 shows off its notable breath and resonance. I am confident all the rest will come in a few years' time.
vWine Advocate: 96 Points
Sandrone?s 2006 Barolo Le Vigne possesses awesome balance as intricately woven layers of aromas and flavors come together in the glass. The 2006 is an especially powerful Le Vigne boasting a solid core of floral red fruits supported by firm yet elegant tannins. This too shows the considerable drive and focus that is the hallmark of the vintage. The wine?s overall balance is impeccable. Le Vigne is made from parcels in Vignane (Barolo) Conterni and Ceretta (Monforte) and Merli (Novello). The wines are aged separately for a year in 500-liter barrels. The final blend is assembled after which the wine spends an additional year in oak prior to being bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026.
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
Black cherry plum tar and licorice flavors are sweet and offset the firm structure in this red which has a fine spicy aftertaste. There's an almost lush texture and though this is balanced it needs time to come together. Best from 2014 through 2030. 300 cases imported.
