2023 Luciano Sandrone Barbera d'Alba

92 POINTS

Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The Luciano Sandrone 2023 Barbera d'Alba (with 25,000 bottles created) opens to a nicely saturated color and a soft, velvety texture. This is a comfort wine to drink when you don't want the tannins or the fuss of a Nebbiolo. Pressed blackberry and plum cede to fresh acidity over a medium-plus texture. This vintage remains on the ripe side, but the fruit is balanced.

91 POINTS

Falstaff

Clear ruby red with a slightly brightening rim. Ripe blackberries and blueberries on the nose, with a hint of violets and cloves in the background. Well-balanced on the palate, with fine tannins and a juicy finish.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

90 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

Sandrone's 2023 Barbera d'Alba is laced with super-ripe red-toned fruit, cedar, mint, rose petal, cinnamon, mocha and lavender. Aromatic and light on its feet, with lovely forward fruit, the 2023 is quite the charmer. Floral and spice notes extend the finish.