Barbera d'Alba 2023 Luciano Sandrone

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (92)

The Luciano Sandrone 2023 Barbera d'Alba (with 25,000 bottles created) opens to a nicely saturated color and a soft, velvety texture. This is a comfort wine to drink when you don't want the tannins or the fuss of a Nebbiolo. Pressed blackberry and plum cede to fresh acidity over a medium-plus texture. This vintage remains on the ripe side, but the fruit is balanced.

Vinous (90)

Sandrone's 2023 Barbera d'Alba is laced with super-ripe red-toned fruit, cedar, mint, rose petal, cinnamon, mocha and lavender. Aromatic and light on its feet, with lovely forward fruit, the 2023 is quite the charmer. Floral and spice notes extend the finish.

Jeb Dunnuck (93)

Bottled in the middle of December 2024 and pouring a jeweled magenta/purple hue, the 2023 Barbera D'Alba offers a gorgeous lavender perfume, showing off a youthful note of sweet oak spice that frames the wine with a pretty touch of vanilla and fresh berries. Medium to full-bodied, it offers a polished and silky texture, with lovely ripe purity and a long finish. This beautiful wine will cast a large net for enjoyment over the coming 7-10 years.