Sandrone Luciano’s Barbera d'Alba 2023 is a beautifully balanced expression of one of Piedmont’s most important native grapes. Sourced from carefully selected hillside vineyards on the Barolo slopes, it brings together vivid fruit, regional character, and a refined style shaped by thoughtful cellar work and a touch of oak aging.MakuprofiiliIn the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby color with youthful brightness. The nose leans toward ripe red and black cherries, plum, and a fresh, fragrant lift, with subtle spice and a gentle wooded note from aging in barrel. On the palate, Barbera’s natural generosity comes through in its juicy fruit, lively acidity, and supple but present tannins. The wine feels polished rather than heavy, with a harmonious structure that makes it immediately appealing while still giving it the depth to evolve gracefully over the next few years.ViininvalmistusThis Barbera comes from seven vineyards planted on the hills of Barolo in Piedmont, where marl-rich, compact soils and favorable exposure help the grapes ripen slowly and evenly. Each vineyard is hand-harvested and vinified separately to preserve its distinct character, before the wines are blended and aged for 15 months in wood, including a proportion of new barrels, to round out the wine’s structure and integrate its natural fruit and tannin.Ruoka & tarjoiluThis is a versatile food wine, ideal with roasted poultry, rich pasta dishes, braised meats, grilled sausages, and aged cheeses. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and decanting is optional but can help open the aromatics if enjoyed young.TuottajaLuciano Sandrone is one of Piedmont’s most respected producers, known for crafting wines that combine tradition, precision, and an elegant modern sensibility. Based in the heart of the Barolo zone, the estate has earned an international reputation for quality, particularly through its careful vineyard selection and consistently polished wines that showcase the region at its best.
