Expect dark cherry, dried rose, tar, leather, dried herb, and refined oak with full body, polished structured tannins, and bright acidity. The 2010 Barolo vintage is widely regarded as one of the great vintages of the modern era.
- Varietal
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Region
- Italy / Piedmont / Barolo
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, modern Barolo, structured, age-worthy, iconic vintage
The producer
Luciano Sandrone is one of Barolo's most acclaimed modern producers, founded in 1978 in Barolo village. Le Vigne is the estate's multi-cru blended Barolo, sourcing from four named vineyards across the appellation. Sandrone helped lead the "Barolo Boys" movement that modernized Barolo winemaking in the late 1980s and 1990s.
What critics say
Sandrone Barolos consistently receive scores in the mid- to high-90s from major critics and are regarded as benchmark modern Barolos.
Pairing
Truffled pasta, braised lamb shank, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses