Luciano Sandrone

Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba

9.0299 ratings
9.047 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Bright cherry fruit. Long finish

Bright cherry fruit. Long finish

May 31st, 2022
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

Roero region N of river. Cherry candy. Sandy soils. Hint of mint. Bright

Roero region N of river. Cherry candy. Sandy soils. Hint of mint. Bright

Apr 27th, 2022
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9.2

The 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is bright, fruity and absolutely delicious. The warm vintage seems to have given the Valmaggiore an extra kick of mid-palate sweetness, which is not a bad thing for a wine that can at times be a bit lean. Sweet red berry fruit and floral notes are nicely pushed forward. The 2017 will benefit from a few years in bottle, which will allow the aromatics to develop, but it is impeccable in its balance and super-classy, even in the early going. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2020)

The 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is bright, fruity and absolutely delicious. The warm vintage seems to have given the Valmaggiore an extra kick of mid-palate sweetness, which is not a bad thing for a wine that can at times be a bit lean. Sweet red berry fruit and floral notes are nicely pushed forward. The 2017 will benefit from a few years in bottle, which will allow the aromatics to develop, but it is impeccable in its balance and super-classy, even in the early going. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2020)

Mar 25th, 2020
Bob McDonald

A lesser Cuvée from a quality producer. Vanilla Oak aromas initially after decanting which blew off to reveal savoury red fruits. Medium bodied with traces of bitterness. Very fine dusty tannins. Drinking well now. Went well with pork chops.

A lesser Cuvée from a quality producer. Vanilla Oak aromas initially after decanting which blew off to reveal savoury red fruits. Medium bodied with traces of bitterness. Very fine dusty tannins. Drinking well now. Went well with pork chops.

Dec 23rd, 2018
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Surprisingly smooth tannin. A delicious wine

Surprisingly smooth tannin. A delicious wine

Aug 21st, 2018
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.5

Pretty nose with good character and intensity. Roses, licorice, and red and black fruit. Palate was dull compared to nose. Ripe fruit with some energy. Tannins were slightly bitter. Short finish. #sandrone #langhe #nebbiolo #ctbucklinwine

Pretty nose with good character and intensity. Roses, licorice, and red and black fruit. Palate was dull compared to nose. Ripe fruit with some energy. Tannins were slightly bitter. Short finish. #sandrone #langhe #nebbiolo #ctbucklinwine

Jan 29th, 2018
Neil McNally

Sampling with Luciano Sandrone

Sampling with Luciano Sandrone

Apr 11th, 2017
Garrick Mallery

On a scale of 1 to Hell Yeah! I give it a solid Booyah!

On a scale of 1 to Hell Yeah! I give it a solid Booyah!

Jan 1st, 2017
Alberto Cdm

Ottimo!

Ottimo!

Dec 25th, 2016
Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

9.0

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Jul 2nd, 2016