2019 Luciano Sandrone Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba Sibi et Paucis

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Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The Luciano Sandrone 2019 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore Sibi et Paucis is redolent of iris root, dark fruit, tar and licorice. You feel the intensity and richness of the vintage, and the wine's aromatic profile has been enhanced with five years of bottle age. Primary notes have turned into cola, licorice and grilled rosemary. Only 1,500 bottles were held back to complete this late-release allocation.

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Falstaff

Bright, intense garnet red colour. Appealing, finely characterised nose with notes of rose petals, wild strawberry and fresh leather. With fine, ripe fruit on the palate, it opens up with vivid tannins. Good tension and good drive on the finish.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

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Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2019 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore Sibi et Paucis is a library re-release from Sandrone. Still very young and very deep, the 2019 shows what a strong vintage this is. Beams of tannin and brisk acids shape this super-expressive Nebbiolo d'Alba. Dark red fruit, gravel, dried leaves and spice reinforce an impression of brooding power. This is built to age.