Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba 2020

Luciano Sandrone's Dolcetto d'Alba is made from high-altitude parcels in Monforte d'Alba, Novello and Barolo, and treated with the same care as the estate's Nebbiolo.

Dolcetto is the Langhe's everyday red, deep in colour, low in acid and firm in tannin, and it is usually grown on the sites left over once Nebbiolo has taken the best exposures. Sandrone does the opposite. Fruit comes from estate vineyards at Castelletto and Cascina Pe Mol in Monforte d'Alba, the latter near the top of the ridge running towards the hamlet of Perno and among the highest vineyards of the zone; from Rocche di San Nicola and the whitish marls of Ravera at Novello, where an easterly aspect adds perfume; and from Rivassi and Crosia in the commune of Barolo. Around ten parcels typically contribute, each vinified separately with natural yeasts before blending, and anything that does not make the grade is sold off. There is no wood contact at all, so the fruit and the fine, dusty tannin stand unadorned.

Drink over the next three to five years, with salumi, agnolotti or braised rabbit. Serve at 16-18°C, or slightly cooler in warm weather.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.