Luciano Sandrone

Barbera d'Alba

9.24 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

If you find yourself in Piedmont, Sandrone is a must visit. This 08 is just starting to come around. It still needed an hour plus in the decanter. The 08 starts with very dark cassis, dark cherries with light red red fruits bringing up the rear. There's eucalyptus, menthol, herbs, dark sweet spice, sweet soft leather, a presence of black licorice anise, used coffee grounds, black tea, dry dark florals, clove, tobacco leaf & a touch of nutmeg. There's nice structure, balance, length & acidity. The finish is polished, full w/ rich dark fruits that lasts a full minute. Still has 10+ years of good life. Paul T if your viewing, another solid bottle from Benchmark...still batting 1000.

If you find yourself in Piedmont, Sandrone is a must visit. This 08 is just starting to come around. It still needed an hour plus in the decanter. The 08 starts with very dark cassis, dark cherries with light red red fruits bringing up the rear. There's eucalyptus, menthol, herbs, dark sweet spice, sweet soft leather, a presence of black licorice anise, used coffee grounds, black tea, dry dark florals, clove, tobacco leaf & a touch of nutmeg. There's nice structure, balance, length & acidity. The finish is polished, full w/ rich dark fruits that lasts a full minute. Still has 10+ years of good life. Paul T if your viewing, another solid bottle from Benchmark...still batting 1000.

2 people found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2016
Alessandro Rossi

Non male ! 😄😄😄

Non male ! 😄😄😄

Jan 13th, 2014
Marcos Mizzau

Marcos had this 11 years ago

Marcos had this 11 years ago

Dec 25th, 2013
Riccardo Febbrari

Riccardo had this 11 years ago

Riccardo had this 11 years ago

Sep 14th, 2013