2006 Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba

One of the pioneers of the modern school of Barolo, Luciano Sandrone's wines today manage to avoid the obvious oak tones and candied fruit shown by so many wines of the new school. But the suave, seamless texture and depth of flavor of these Barolos makes them some of the most sought-after wines of the region. Sandrone's Dolcetto is vibrant, pure and loaded with intense, ripe berry flavors, very much in keeping with the Barolos made here. His lusty, powerfully fruity Barbera is also worth seeking out.

One of the pioneers of the modern school of Barolo, Luciano Sandrone's wines today manage to avoid the obvious oak tones and candied fruit shown by so many wines of the new school. But the suave, seamless texture and depth of flavor of these Barolos makes them some of the most sou... more