Luciano Sandrone, Barolo Le Vigne, 1997 Core allocation runs about 30–50 cases

allocation runs about 30–50 cases a year

harmonious wines where growers worked carefully

and Cuvee 1762 takes its name from that founding year

farming organically and working with native yeasts and a restrained hand

They only make a reposado tequila

Luciano Sandrone, Barolo Le Vigne, 1997 Core allocation runs about 30–50 casesSandrone's answer to the cru obsession: a blend, not a single site, and proudly so. Le Vigne is Luciano's homage to the old Langhe art of blending Nebbiolo from several vineyards, the traditional counterpoint to his single cru Cannubi Boschis. The 1997 comes from a warm, ripe vintage that gave generous, flattering Baroli, and this bottle has had nearly three decades to integrate. It's a mature wine from a private collection, drinking in its savory