2012 Barolo Le Vigne
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The Luciano Sandrone 2012 Barolo le Vigne shows the trademark ripeness that I so often identify in this historic product. The bouquet is round and plush with thick layers of dark cherry marmalade, blackberry preserves and dark currant. Beyond those apparent fruit aromas, Le Vigne offers dark spice and licorice with a beautiful menthol signature on the finish. The wine's natural structure is padded by soft tannins and lush fruit consistency. In all, this important wine is less vibrant and distinctive compared to other excellent vintages such as 2008 and 2010. || The 2012 Luciano Sandrone wines are very good, but remain far from the amazing heights achieved by this historic winery in the best years. Like many of the wines from this vintage (across the various townships that make up the appellation), they are slightly less expressive and they speak at a lower volume. Jun 16, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2017-2028
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
James Suckling
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Purity of fruit and balance here is very impressive. Firm and very silky tannins with a long, long finish that gives the wine amazing depth and intensity. Love the spicy and dense fruit character at the end of the palate. Drink in 2020. Nov 16, www.jamessuckling.com
A shade deeper than the 2012 Cannubi with the beginning of orange tinges. More savoury and minerally than Cannubi and with a little support of oak on the nose. With aeration lots of fruit. A little finer and more gripping than Cannubi. Long and with plenty of austere cherry fruit. Proper Barolo yet elegant. Nov 15, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2016-2030
Sandrone’s 2012 Barolo Le Vigne is fresh, delineated and totally inviting. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint, orange peel, chalk and white pepper make a strong first impression. Precise and finely sculpted throughout, Le Vigne has a bit more energy and aromatic presence than the Cannubi Boschis, and a touch better balance. Mar 16, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2017-2027