Luciano Sandrone • Roero, Italy
Sandrone’s Valmaggiore is a single‑site Nebbiolo d’Alba from the steep, south‑facing amphitheatre of Valmaggiore in the…Sandrone’s Valmaggiore is a single‑site Nebbiolo d’Alba from the steep, south‑facing amphitheatre of Valmaggiore in the Roero (Vezza d’Alba) that showcases Nebbiolo’s floral-rose and red‑berry perfume on sandy, fossil‑rich soils. Made as a…Learn More »
$60
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
92
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Perfume leaps from the glass of Luciano Sandrone’s Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba 2023, with vivid raspberry and strawberry, rose and sweet spice all in fine, lacy detail. The palate is mid‑weight and silken yet firmly structured, offering bright red cherry, cranberry and gentle baking spice wrapped in refined tannins, giving an impression closer to a graceful cru than a simple everyday Nebbiolo despite the challenging vintage. It finishes mouthwatering and tangy, with a lingering, lifted red‑fruit purity that invites another sip.
Vitello tonnato; Tajarin with butter and sage; Mushroom and truffle risotto
Sandrone’s Valmaggiore is a single‑site Nebbiolo d’Alba from the steep, south‑facing amphitheatre of Valmaggiore in the Roero (Vezza d’Alba) that showcases Nebbiolo’s floral-rose and red‑berry perfume on sandy, fossil‑rich soils. Made as a 100% Nebbiolo with spontaneous fermentations and medium oak ageing (short cask/tonneau maturation followed by bottle rest), it’s lighter and more luminous than Barolo—marked by delicate spice, bright red fruit, fine ripe tannins and a fresh, mineral finish.