A magnificent terroir and vineyard
Piedmont, a fabulous region
The vineyard's plantings are made up of grape varieties typical of the region.Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbioloare processed without chemicals and without claiming any labelorganicHowever, the estate produces wines under the appellation.BaroloThe famous wine of kings and king of wines.nebbiolois the main grape variety of this AOC. This variety is very demanding in terms of climate and requires optimal exposure with very little rain.PiedmontIt therefore has a near-monopoly on this grape variety thanks to its continental climate and very consistent yields from one vintage to the next. Yields are very low with significant care taken in pruning and canopy management.
The style of the wines
Respect for traditions
For winemaking, the estate strives to respect the identity of each terroir while adapting to the specific characteristics of the vintage. The appellation is governed by a minimum aging period: thenebbiolomust be raised for at least 24 months, including a minimum of 18 months in wood. Between modernity and tradition, atLuciano SandroneThe aging process begins in large, traditional 500-600 liter barrels.Baroloin order to avoid over-impairing the wines. The wine is then transferred to barrels made of wood suited to each wine. This technique allows the estate to give a modern style to thenebbioloThe wines are distinguished by the intensity of the fruit and the velvety texture of the tannins.
Since the estate's first vintage in 1978, the wines have reached new heights. Luciano Sandrone first made a name for himself with his famous Barolo Cannubi Boschis, produced from a 1.9-hectare plot. Also noteworthy is the Barolo “The Vineyardwhich is an assemblage of magnificent plots and the magnificentAlesteThe entire range of wines is produced in limited quantities. All the vintages are truly delightful, capable of aging for years.
