2014 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 'Sibi et Paucis'

Nebbiolo - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 97 VN 96 WA 94
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, May 2024

Bright ruby with a garnet rim. Dried cherries and Parma violets are loaded together with licorice, but there is also a darker character of fresh prunes and restrained minty minerality. Dense, velvety and relaxing, but...
VN 96

Vinous, January 2024

The 2014 Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis opens with hints of cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, dried herbs, mint and dried cherry. Medium in body and sinewy, the 2014 is marked by bright acids, plenty of gorgeous mineral drive...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2024

Showing developed tertiary tones, the Luciano Sandrone 2014 Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis has dried cooking herbs, fennel and tarragon or something like a meat rub. The fruit has all gone to dried cherry and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Sub-region Barolo
Vintage 2014
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2014 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis is a noteworthy expression of Nebbiolo from Italy's esteemed Piedmont region, specifically the Barolo sub-region. This red wine, produced by Luciano Sandrone, is bottled with a cork closure and has garnered high praise from several professional reviewers for its complex character and drinkability.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with Monica Larner as the reviewer, awarded this wine a score of 94. Larner notes the wine's "developed tertiary tones," highlighting elements like "dried cooking herbs, fennel, and tarragon." She describes the fruit profile as having transitioned to "dried cherry and blackcurrant," with a "spicy side" that includes black pepper or chili flake. Larner observes the tannins as "integrated and polished," suggesting that this vintage is "ready to drink now."

Vinous, reviewed by Antonio Galloni, gives this wine an impressive score of 96. Galloni describes the 2014 Barolo as opening with "hints of cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, dried herbs, mint, and dried cherry." He emphasizes its "medium-bodied structure" and "bright acids," which are complemented by a "gorgeous mineral drive." Galloni praises the wine's "long, persistent finish," calling it "a real thing of beauty."

Receiving the highest score of 97 from James Suckling, this wine is noted for its "bright ruby with a garnet rim" appearance. Suckling describes a bouquet of "dried cherries and Parma violets" with a darker layer of "fresh prunes and restrained minty minerality." He characterizes it as "dense, velvety and relaxing," with tannins that are "soaked with savory flavors of prunes and licorice," sustained by "lifted acidity." He suggests it is best enjoyed now, but can age gracefully for another decade.

Overall, the 2014 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis is a well-crafted wine with a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, showcasing the elegance and complexity characteristic of high-quality Barolo.