Barolo, Cannubi Boschis--Vintage 1993

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A CLASSIC SELECTION FROM FAMED BAROLO PRODUCER LUCIANO SANDRONE Luciano Sandrone is one of the leading producers of Barolo in the Piedmont region of North West Italy, famous for wines made from the Nebbiolo grape. Sandrone's first harvest was in 1978, and recent developments have seen the opening of new cellaring premises built in 1998 at Via Pugnane at the base of Cannubi hill, in the heart of the Barolo district. The focus of Luciano Sandrone can be summarized by low yields in the vineyard and a relatively short maceration period, which produces rich, attractive, elegant and complex wines in a modern style that are approachable when young but also have the structure and potential for ageing and development as traditional Barolos. Sandrone does not believe in heavily oaked wines and therefore uses only 10 new oak in the maturation process. The low production volumes mean that Sandrone wines are highly sought after due to their relative rarity. Sandrone is huge fan of Burgundy and his wines display the elegance and finesse that are characteristic of top Burgundy wines. Sandrone's best-known wines are his single vineyard Barolos, Cannubi Boschis and Le Vigne. They are amongst the most complex and interesting Barolos being produced today which has resulted in their fabled status. Wines include: Barolo Cannubi Boschis, Barolo Le Vigne, Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore, Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba, Langhe Pe Mol (Barbera and Nebbiolo blend) and Barolo. Annual production now stands at just over 100,000 bottles from his 22 hectares of vineyards

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Barolo, Cannubi Boschis--Vintage 1993
Piedmont. Luciano Sandrone
Tasting Note: Sandrone has been performing at a superstar level since the 1982 vintage, but in 1993 he has significantly more competition from - his best friends. Nevertheless, his 1993s are near the top of the qualitative pyramid for the 1993 vintage. The dark ruby-coloured 1993 Barolo Cannubi Boschis is reserved, but it reveals a sweet, elegant nose of roasted meats and nuts intermixed with scents of underbrush and black fruits. As the wine sits in the glass, notes of melted tar and rose petals emerge. More firmly structured than many 1993s, it is full-bodied, with considerable character, outstanding concentration, and an expansive inner-core of sweet fruit. Cellar it for 1-3 more years and drink it over the subsequent 15+. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 109 (Feb 1997).
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