2013 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste Boschis Sibi et Paucis (1500ml)

98 POINTS

Monica Larner - Wine Advocate

“Past vintages of this wine report the name of the MGA (Cannubi Boschi), but from this point on, the wine is called Aleste. This is a late-release project with bottles that are held back in a brick-lined room for an additional 10 years of bottle age. The Luciano Sandrone 2013 Barolo Aleste Sibi et Paucis is a true classic. The wine still shows hints of its primary fruit, but it has otherwise moved into an exciting phase of its evolution. There is dried spice, campfire ash, licorice and truffle essence. The flavors trigger your mouth to salivate, and the tannins feel like silk.” 98 points, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

97 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

“The 2013 Barolo Aleste Sibi et Paucis, the Sandrone library release of the 2013 is a powerhouse. A rush of black cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice, cloves and tobacco race across the palate. The Aleste is a bit more forward than Le Vigne, but it, too, is aging pretty slowly. The 2013 can be enjoyed now with a good decant, but I would cellar it for another year or two. Aromatics in the empty glass are nothing less than thrilling.” 97 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

95 POINTS

Kasia Sobiesiak - The Wine Front

“This drinks like vermouth, aromatised, concentrated perfume, bitter herbs, ripe dark-fruited wine with bright acidity. Leathery and meaty and with dark chocolate, cacao nibs, black coffee and rum-dipped cherry. Making more Italian-themed drinks comparisons, cocktails like negroni came to mind or Fanciulli with mint and wood, which is all great, love all of the above, but somehow the tertiary development shadows the fruit with each sip. It’s in a sweet spot, so it feels. More flavour-wise, less price-wise. I’d drink a bottle, though!” 95 points, Kasia Sobiesiak, The Wine Front