Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba 2022
Luciano Sandrone
Sandrone is best known for his Barolo, but his Dolcetto d'Alba is quietly one of the finest expressions of this underappreciated grape in Piedmont. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, it reveals what Dolcetto does naturally — deep color, ripe fruit, and a structural bitterness that makes it an extraordinarily versatile table wine. This is where Sandrone's rigor meets everyday pleasure.
Nose
Fresh dark cherry and blackberry burst forward, followed by a floral lift of violets and a subtle hint of bitter almond. A clean earthy note — like damp stone — sits quietly underneath.
Palate
Medium-bodied with juicy cherry fruit and a pleasantly tannic grip that gives the wine structure beyond its approachable exterior. There is a bitter-cherry almond quality on the midpalate that is characteristic of great Dolcetto, with no oak interference.
Finish
Medium-length, with a signature almond-skin bitterness and lingering dark fruit.
- Varietal
- Dolcetto
- Blend
- 100% Dolcetto
- Vineyards
- Multiple plots in the Alba communes of Barolo and Monforte d'Alba
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Tagliatelle tossed with sautéed fresh porcini, garlic, parsley, and a drizzle of good olive oil — the earthy mushrooms and the wine's almond-edged dark fruit are a classic Piemontese match.
Luciano Sandrone, a self-made master of Barolo from the village of Barolo itself, applies the same meticulous vineyard attention to his Dolcetto — grown in the sandy soils of the Alba communes.
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