2011-11-07
Two articles in the New York Times about Alba, Barolo and truffles, with tasting notes on a half-dozen 2007 Barolo, including our own 2007 Le Vigne...
Two articles in the New York Times about Alba, Barolo and truffles, with tasting notes on a half-dozen 2007 Barolo, including our own 2007 Le Vigne Barolo. The writer Eric Pfanner describes the wine as "A big, bold, velvety wine that wraps ripe fruit and deftly applied oak around a luxurious structure." We thank Eric for his support of our wines!
The main article on Alba, truffles and Barolo wine in general can be found here.
The supporting article with tasting notes, including the 2007 Le Vigne, can be found here.
The Wine Advocate reviews new Sandrone releases: Valmaggiore, Barbera, Dolcetto
2011-11-07
Antonio Galloni, writing in the Wine Advocate, gives glowing reviews to our three non-Barolo wines, saying: "This is a gorgeous set of entry-level...
Antonio Galloni, writing in the Wine Advocate, gives glowing reviews to our three non-Barolo wines, saying: "This is a gorgeous set of entry-level wines from Luciano Sandrone that speak to the estate’s unwavering commitment to quality throughout the range. These are fabulous wines that make a great introduction to the work of one of Piedmont’s leading estates."
2009 Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba: 92 points "The 2009 Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore is striking. It flows from the glass with sweet red fruits, flowers, spices and herbs in a very representative expression of this site. This is a gorgeous, poised Nebbiolo with wonderful mid-palate sweetness and fabulous overall balance. A clean, saline finish gives the wine its focus and proportion on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019."
2009 Barbera d'Alba: 90 points "The 2009 Barbera d’Alba impresses for its silkiness, finesse and sheer harmony. This is a mid-weight vintage for the Barbera, but here, too, the wine’s balance is totally irresistible. This shows lovely mid-palate pliancy in a feminine style that is incredibly appealing. Sweet dark cherries, flowers and subtle hints of French oak linger on the polished, impeccable finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016." 2010 Dolcetto d'Alba: 90 points "The 2010 Dolcetto d’Alba is a beautifully articulated, vibrant wine loaded with varietal character. In keeping with the personality of the year, this is less fruit driven than many other recent vintages, but that is actually a plus here given the low yields that inform the estate’s wines. The Dolcetto shows terrific intensity and verve from start to finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
2007 Barolo Cannubi Boschis awarded 3 Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso
2011-09-24
The 2007 Barolo Cannubi Boschis has received the coveted "3 Bicchieri" award from the internationally famous Italian wine and food magazine Gambero...
The 2007 Barolo Cannubi Boschis has received the coveted "3 Bicchieri" award from the internationally famous Italian wine and food magazine Gambero Rosso. 3 Bicchieri is the highest level awarded and is usually received by less than 1% of Italian wines reviewed by this magazine. Thanks to all at this excellent publication for your contiuned support fo our work.
Sandrone to participate in the Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience
2011-09-23
Luciano and Barbara will be participating and pouring wine at the Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience in New York City from October 20-22....
Luciano and Barbara will be participating and pouring wine at the Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience in New York City from October 20-22. More information and ticket availability can be found here. We look forward to seeing you there!
2011-09-22
The AIS (Associazione Italiana Sommelier) has awarded both the 2007 Barolo Le Vigne and the 2007 Barolo Cannubi Boschis the "5 Grappoli" award, their...
The AIS (Associazione Italiana Sommelier) has awarded both the 2007 Barolo Le Vigne and the 2007 Barolo Cannubi Boschis the "5 Grappoli" award, their highest rating. We thank the AIS for their continued support and enthusiastic recommendation of our wines. More information can be found at their website.
2011-09-06
Luciano visited out Russian Importer FORT in late May/early June to support our presence in theMoscow area. He had an excellent visit and the...
Luciano visited out Russian Importer FORT in late May/early June to support our presence in theMoscow area. He had an excellent visit and the employees of FORT filmed him giving his talk at one of the many tastings he led. Click here to go to the page where the video was posted on FORT's site. In Italian and Russian.
Many thanks to FORT for making Luciano's visit such a success.
Sandrone featured in Art Exhibit "Le Immagini del Vino" (Images of Wine) by Johann Willsberger
2011-09-05
The Sandrone Cantina will be one of several wineries featured in internationally acclaimed photographer Johann Willsberger's pictures of Lange...
The Sandrone Cantina will be one of several wineries featured in internationally acclaimed photographer Johann Willsberger's pictures of Lange wineries. Willsberger was for 25 years the editor, writer, photographer and creative genius behind the German-language magazine "Gourmet". This exhibit of his amazing photographs will be at the Castello di Barolo from 17 September until the 29 October. There is an opening reception on the 17th September at 18.00
2011-08-24
Decanter states the 2006 vintage will "require patience" and evokes the classic vintages of 1999 and 1996. Both the Sandrone Barolos were given "4...
Decanter states the 2006 vintage will "require patience" and evokes the classic vintages of 1999 and 1996. Both the Sandrone Barolos were given "4 Stars" and were "highly recommended." Thanks to Decnater for their ongoing coverage of our wines and region.
Valmaggiore 2007 featured in Denmark's Gastro Magazine
2011-08-18
The article, entitled "Beyond Barolo and Barbaresco - Nebbiolo out of the Spotlight" features wines from Roero and Valtellina as well as the...
The article, entitled "Beyond Barolo and Barbaresco - Nebbiolo out of the Spotlight" features wines from Roero and Valtellina as well as the little-known areas of Ghemme, Lessone, Gattinara and Colline Novaresi (all in north-central Piedmont). A rough translation for the 2007 Sandrone Valmaggiore tasting note reads: "A floral nose with light tones of berries and a hint of white pepper, with a bit of licorice. Tight and firm in the taste with a "black core" and a bit of tobacco in the back, but also juicy with a nice refreshingly clean acidic finish. Undisguised Nebbiolo."
Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore 2007 at ICIF/ Flores da Cunha- Brazil
2011-07-22
Our winery since a long time is cooperating with ICIF/Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners based in Costigliole d'Asti. The school in 2004 has...
Our winery since a long time is cooperating with ICIF/Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners based in Costigliole d'Asti. The school in 2004 has expanded its activities abroad with the opening of two new seats, in Brazil and in China. The former in the South of Brazil, in the region of Rio Grande do Sul, at Flores da Cunha, established in collaboration with the University of Caxias do Sul; the latter in Shanghai at the university campus of the Shanghai Lin-gang Science and Technology School.
Flores da Cunha gastronomic school has organize for next week some oenology lessons and specifically on Wednesday 27th July our Nebbiolo d'Alba 2007 "Valmaggiore" will be presented during technique tasting and food pairing.
2011-07-15
Alessandro Masnaghetti calls the 2007 Barolo the "Finest of the New Millenium" and Rates the two Sandrone Barolo near the top - giving the Le Vigne a...
Alessandro Masnaghetti calls the 2007 Barolo the "Finest of the New Millenium" and Rates the two Sandrone Barolo near the top - giving the Le Vigne a slight edge of the two bottlings. Andrea awarded 88 to the Cannubi and 88+ to the Le Vigne. For context, the highest score awarded was a pair of 92s. Thanks Alessandro for your continuing support of our efforts!
2007 Le Vigne Barolo Enogea: 88+ points #37 June-July 2011 Più volume che affondo e tanta compostezza espressiva che passa attraverso un tannino quasi sotterraneo e di certo meno determinato che nell'edizione 2006. Difficile quindi che possa competere, anche se non escludo che il tempo possa regalargli maggiore dettaglio. Da risentire tra un paio di anni.
2007 Cannubi Boschis Barolo Enogea: 88 points #37 June-July 2011 Il calore può ricordare quello del 2006, ma certo non l'energia e il contrasto. Sviluppo quindi molto più pacato e che gioca più di volume che di affondo. Il tutto con la consueta cura nell'esecutzione. Meglio tra un paio di anni.
Antonio Galloni revisits the 2000 Piedmont vintage
2011-07-07
Checking In On Piedmont's 2000 Vintage
Piedmont’s 2000 vintage attracted considerable attention early on. I was living in Italy at the time and...
Piedmont’s 2000 vintage attracted considerable attention early on. I was living in Italy at the time and visiting the region frequently. I still remember the buzz the vintage was generating, even before the wines had been bottled. I began tasting the wines from barrel around 2002. At that time the wines were already open, radiant, and frankly delicious. It was clearly an anomalous vintage. Personally, I had always preferred the 1999s to the 2000s and dedicated an early issue of The Piedmont Report to that vintage. But there was no denying 2000 was a very consistent year across the board, even if it lacked the visceral thrill of a truly great Piedmontese vintage. Over the years I have been surprised to see some wines evolve faster than expected. This series of tastings provided a great opportunity to get a broad and deep look at the 2000s. Unless noted otherwise, I tasted most of these wines from producers’ cellars in November 2010. I then re-tasted a number of wines from my cellar in January and February 2011. A handful of wines were tasted from magnum, where that was the only format available. I have noted all wines tasted from larger formats.
The 2000 vintage was defined by very hot, dry weather during the entire year, leading up to the harvest, which was also carried out under warmer than usual temperatures. A hot summer is not necessarily a bad thing for Nebbiolo, which can be a tricky grape to ripen. But, as the old saying goes, it is the last month of the growing season that makes the harvest. For Nebbiolo in particular, the last month is critical as the grape needs the influence of cool nights to develop its aromatic profile and color. In a perfect world, cool September nights extend the growing season into October which also allows for full phenolic ripeness of the seeds and stems. In 2000 that was not the case. The grapes ripened quickly, especially at the end of the season, when sugars climbed rapidly. The harvest took place under calm circumstances, with no rain but under high temperatures. Growers talked about harvesting in shorts and t-shirts.
I found a number of wines with aromas and flavors that are already quite forward. The wines have enough density of fruit to hang on for some time, but they won’t improve. Part of the issue comes to a central question; what exactly defines a great Piedmont vintage? Most Piedmont lovers have a preference for ‘classic’ years,’ which usually means colder vintages that yielded firm, structured wines, such as 1978, 1996, 1989 and in more recent times 1999 and 2001. As great as the best wines are from those years, there can be no denying that the best examples from warmer, atypical years such as 1985 and 1990, have also aged quite well. The problem with the 2000s is that most of them aren’t going to even be around at age 20-25. As time passes, it becomes clearer that 2000 is not a great vintage, ‘classic’ or otherwise. It is a good to excellent vintage with a handful of overachievers. The vast majority of the wines need to be enjoyed over the next few years.
The 2000 Barolo Cannubi Boschis shows early signs of maturity in its autumn leaves, leather and spices. There is an attractive silkiness to the fruit, but ultimately the 2000 comes across as a bit two-dimensional, especially in context with some of the truly great vintages. The wine does freshen up a touch in the glass, not enough to make a material difference. Ideally the 2000 is best enjoyed over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018. 92 points, tasted November 2010
2000 Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne
The 2000 Barolo Le Vigne is made from parcels across multiple vineyards, which is always an advantage in challenging vintages. The 2000 Le Vigne is fresher and more delineated than the Cannubi Boschis, although it lacks that wine’s sheer pedigree. Pretty floral notes are woven into a textured fabric of red fruit and spices. There is just enough freshness for this to continue to drink well for a handful of years. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018. 93 points, tasted November 2010
I can still remember tasting Luciano Sandrone’s 2000 Baroli when they were young. The wines were unusually soft, seamless and pleasurable. Today Sandrone’s 2000s are more advanced than I had hoped or expected, which is somewhat of a disappointment as I own bottles of the 2000 Cannubi Boschis. I also own bottles of older vintages going back to 1988, and it is pretty clear the 2000 falls short of the standard this winery established in its truly great vintages, both before and after.
2011-06-06
I nostri vini saranno presentati nel corso della cena presso Conca Bella Restaurant a Vacallo, organizzata dal nostro distributore ticinese Ceresio...
I nostri vini saranno presentati nel corso della cena presso Conca Bella Restaurant a Vacallo, organizzata dal nostro distributore ticinese Ceresio Vini. Per ogni informazione o prenotazioni contattare Ceresio Vini ai recapiti indicati nell'allegato
2011-05-11
JamesSuckling.com posted James' reviews of the 2007 Cannubi Boschis and the 2007 Le Vigne. Many thanks to James for giving us such a great review....
JamesSuckling.com posted James' reviews of the 2007 Cannubi Boschis and the 2007 Le Vigne. Many thanks to James for giving us such a great review. For more information: www.jamessuckling.com (subscription required)
2007 Barolo Cannubi Boschis: 97 points "This is very tannic and mouth puckering, with coffee and berry character but turns a little bitter. Full bodied, blockbuster style of Barolo. Massive. Give it five years. Wait until 2016."
2007 Barolo Le Vigne: 96 points "Blueberries, flowers and raspberries on the nose. Full bodied, with velvety tannins and a long caressing finish. Lots of toasted oak. Impressive intensity and richness to this. Best after 2015. But so wonderful now."
2011-04-29
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the VinExpo Trade Show in Bordeaux from June 19-23, 2011. We will pour our wines, discuss...
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the VinExpo Trade Show in Bordeaux from June 19-23, 2011. We will pour our wines, discuss our viticulture and winemaking, and to welcome all of our worldwide business partners.
We will be located in the "Made in Piedmont" stand located at AB 121 in Hall 1. For more information on VinExpo, please visit their website.
We look forward to welcoming you with our warm Langa hospitality.
Sandrone Cannubi Boschis 2004 on the cover of Decanter Magazine
2011-04-11
In the May 2011 issue of Decanter, Richard Baudains singles out the 2004 Sandrone Cannubi Boschis as his top-rated wine from Piedmont, giving it a...
In the May 2011 issue of Decanter, Richard Baudains singles out the 2004 Sandrone Cannubi Boschis as his top-rated wine from Piedmont, giving it a score of 19.5/20: "Elegant, fresh and complex nose of violets, redcurrants, bay and cinnamon. Great purity and focus on the palate, which starts dry and intense and opens broad and long with powdery tannins and infinite length. Sublime. Drink 2011-2020."
2011-04-07
"The King of Wine is the 2007 Barolo." La Stampa featured 15 top Barolo producers in its April 2 issue, covering the recent excitement over the...
"The King of Wine is the 2007 Barolo." La Stampa featured 15 top Barolo producers in its April 2 issue, covering the recent excitement over the vintage after the publication of the Wine Advocate's ratings and the "Festa del Barolo" event held in New York City. We are honored to be included in this list! (Article in Italian.)
2011-04-04
Antonio Galloni, who covers Italy for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, has released his reviews of the 2007 Barolo vintage. In the accompanying...
Antonio Galloni, who covers Italy for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, has released his reviews of the 2007 Barolo vintage. In the accompanying article, he writes: "The 2007 Baroli are some of the most viscerally thrilling young wines I have ever tasted. The 2007s are similar to the 2004s, but with more substance. The wines are radiant, intensely perfumed and totally seductive, yet not at all heavy, in a style that offers the textural richness of a warm vintage with the aromatics of a cool year. In 2006 and 2007 readers will find the finest back to back Barolo vintages since 1989 and 1990."
We at the winery are honored and humbled by Antonio's assessment of our wines, and we believe this reflects the care and hard work that go into the bottle. Antonio wrote about the winery: "Luciano Sandrone's wines have never been more elegant than they are today. The French oak is increasingly well balanced, and the at times excessive heaviness of some prior vintages is long gone. Simply put, Luciano Sandrone is at the top of his game. Never one to be satisfied, this year Sandrone showed me a number of experimental wines, including a barrel sample of 2009 Cannubi Boschis vinified with 100% stems, an approach that is virtually unheard of in Piedmont. Although this wine will ultimately be blended into the Cannubi Boschis, the all-stems Barolo was huge, explosive and totally compelling. Sandrone fans have much to look forward to, as the 2008s and 2009s appear quite promising at this admittedly early stage. As for the 2007s, they are off the charts."
Cannubi Boschis 2007: 97 points. "The 2007 Barolo Cannubi Boschis dazzles from start to finish. It shows marvelous delineation and freshness in its voluptuous, harmonious fruit, with no hard edges and an expansive, textured personality that conquers both the palate and intellect. Here, too, the oak is very well integrated, while the wine's balance and overall sense of harmony are nothing short of stunning. This is one of the very finest vintages of Cannubi Boschis. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032."
Le Vigne 2007: 96 Points. "The 2007 Barolo Le Vigne presents a beguiling combination of explosive, ripe fruit and finessed silky tannins that make it a thrilling wine to taste, even at this stage in its development. Small red berries, minerals, crushed flowers, vanillin and sweet spices are woven together in a fabric of undescribable elegance. The French oak has never been better balanced, while the vibrant, crystalline finish leaves a lasting impression. The 2007 Le Vigne has all the potential to develop into a spectacular wine ... actually, it already is. This is a totally stunning bottle of Barolo. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027. "
2011-04-01
Bruce Sanderson of the Wine Spectator has written a set of articles on the Piedmont for those wishing to experience the area firsthand. He gives...
Bruce Sanderson of the Wine Spectator has written a set of articles on the Piedmont for those wishing to experience the area firsthand. He gives excellent recommendations for dining, lodging and excursions in all of Piedmont in the cover article of the April 30, 2011 issue. For more information and to see the article, please visit www.winespectator.com.
Sandrone Cannubi Boschis Featured with Luca Gardini, #1 Sommelier in the World, in Gentleman Magazine
2011-04-01
The lead page of Gentleman Magazine's Wine and Vinitialy section features a photo of sommelier Luca Gardini pouring the Sandrone Cannubi Boschis,...
The lead page of Gentleman Magazine's Wine and Vinitialy section features a photo of sommelier Luca Gardini pouring the Sandrone Cannubi Boschis, surrounded by other notable and famous Italian wines. Luca was named Best Sommelier 2010 by the Worldwide Sommelier Association during their Autumn 2010 competition. We're honored that Luca chose to pour our wine for this photo shoot!
Barolo Cannubi reviewed in Danish FRI lifestyle magazine
2011-03-27
Thanks to Søren Frank, who gave our Barolo Cannubi Boschis an excellent review in the Dec 10, 2010 Issue. A rough translation of his tasting...
Thanks to Søren Frank, who gave our Barolo Cannubi Boschis an excellent review in the Dec 10, 2010 Issue. A rough translation of his tasting note:
Beautiful, beautiful nose of truffles, tobacco, plums and fine berries. The fruit is juicy and sweet, but there is no evidence of oak - Sandrone employs mainly used tonneaux of double size (500 liters). Sweet, soft, round and elegant in the mouth. A genuinely feminine Barolo in the context of the 2006 vintage.
We congratulate our Swiss Distributor Paolo Basso, named Best Sommelier in Europe
2011-03-10
At the most recent European Sommelier Competition, the Swiss sommelier Paolo Basso was victorious in his fifth appearance at this contest. As Paolo...
At the most recent European Sommelier Competition, the Swiss sommelier Paolo Basso was victorious in his fifth appearance at this contest. As Paolo is one of our Swiss distributors through his company CeresioVini in Ticino, we have had a long relationship with Paolo and congratulate him on his recent success. He is truly a master of his art!
2011-02-02
Gourmet Abu Dhabi (2-17 February 2011) continues for a glorious third edition.Experience an annual epicurean festival exclusively crafted for the...
Gourmet Abu Dhabi (2-17 February 2011) continues for a glorious third edition. Experience an annual epicurean festival exclusively crafted for the most discerning individuals who seek gourmet enjoyment in perfect grandeur. Feb 11th, 2011: Luciano Sandrone finest selection paired with the delightful Mediterrasian cuisine of International Masterchef Anthony Genovese. Feb 13th, 2011: Luciano Sandrone Wine Masterclass at Shangri La Hotel http://www.gourmetabudhabi.ae/ad2011/english/index.php
2011-02-02
On Saturday March 26th The Wine Advocate and Antonio Galloni (pictured) will host La Festa del Barolo at Del Posto in New York City, the first...
On Saturday March 26th The Wine Advocate and Antonio Galloni (pictured) will host La Festa del Barolo at Del Posto in New York City, the first Italian restaurant to receive a coveted four-star rating from The New York Times in over thirty years. This is the first event The Wine Advocate has hosted in our 32+ years of history. We will have 15 Barolo producers in town to preview the 2007 vintage in an afternoon, sit-down tasting from 2-4pm. Each grower will show one 2007 Barolo. A few producers who release late will be presenting their 2006s.
The tasting will be followed by a Paulée-style BYOB Gala Dinner starting at 6pm. Growers will be pouring from large formats at their tables. Some of the confirmed wines include the 2002 Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino, 2000 Clerico Barolo Percristina, 2004 Giacosa Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto, 2004 Elio Grasso Barolo Riserva Runcot, 1999 Conterno-Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra and Rinaldi 1999 Barolo Brunate/Le Coste, all of which will be served from magnum. The 2002 Dom Perignon and the 2002 Pierre Peters Blanc de Blancs "Les Chetillons" will be poured during the Champagne reception. A group of New York's most talented sommeliers drawn from the City's top restaurants will oversee wine service.
The price for the tasting is $300 and the price for the dinner is $700. A package for both events will be available for $900. Tickets will go on sale on January 26th. Below is a list of confirmed participating estates and winemakers. Suffice it to say, this is easily the most extensive gathering of Barolo producers ever assembled in one place. Please let us know if you have an interest in attending.
Elio Altare - Silvia Altare Azelia - Luigi and Lorenzo Scavino Brovia - Alex Sanchez Ceretto - Alessandro Ceretto Giacomo Conterno - Roberto Conterno Conterno-Fantino - Guido Fantino and Alda Conterno Domenico Clerico - Luciano Racca Bruno Giacosa - Bruna Giacosa Elio Grasso - Gianluca Grasso Giuseppe Mascarello & Figli - Mauro and Giuseppe Mascarello *Giuseppe Rinaldi - Marta Rinaldi Luciano Sandrone - Luciano and Barbara Sandrone Paolo Scavino - Elisa Scavino *Roberto Voerzio - Roberto and Davide Voerzio Vietti - Luca Currado *indicates first visit to the US This information is current as of January 24, 2011 and is subject to change.
Valmaggiore 2007 to be poured at San Francisco "Shop Well, Cook Well, Live Well" event
2011-01-02
The Sandrone 2007 Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba (90 points, Wine Advocate) will be poured at this exciting event in San Francisco on February 9th.
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Sip wine, mingle, and watch local chefs demonstrate simple appetizers using Good Food and award-winning products. Filippo Bartolotta, one of Italy’s wine gurus, the W Hotel’s executive chef Paul Piscopo, and William Werner the “hot pastry chef of Tall Tale Preserves Co” will not only make delicious recipes to taste but will also discuss how to shop well, what good food means, and how easy it is to incorporate into daily life.
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2011-12-21
Le Vigne 2007 received 94 points and Cannubi Boschis 2007 received 93 points from respected Austrian wine journal Falstaff. Thanks!
2011-11-07
Two articles in the New York Times about Alba, Barolo and truffles, with tasting notes on a half-dozen 2007 Barolo, including our own 2007 Le Vigne Barolo. The writer Eric Pfanner describes the wine as "
2011-11-07
Antonio Galloni, writing in the Wine Advocate, gives glowing reviews to our three non-Barolo wines, saying: "
2011-09-24
The 2007 Barolo Cannubi Boschis has received the coveted "3 Bicchieri" award from the internationally famous Italian wine and food magazine 
2011-09-23
Luciano and Barbara will be participating and pouring wine at the 
2011-09-22
The AIS (Associazione Italiana Sommelier) has awarded both the 2007 Barolo Le Vigne and the 2007 Barolo Cannubi Boschis the "5 Grappoli" award, their highest rating. We thank the AIS for their continued support and enthusiastic recommendation of our wines. More information can be found at their 
2011-09-06
Luciano visited out Russian Importer FORT in late May/early June to support our presence in theMoscow area. He had an excellent visit and the employees of FORT filmed him giving his talk at one of the many tastings he led. Click 
2011-09-05
The Sandrone Cantina will be one of several wineries featured in internationally acclaimed photographer Johann Willsberger's pictures of Lange wineries. Willsberger was for 25 years the editor, writer, photographer and creative genius behind the German-language magazine "Gourmet". This exhibit of his amazing photographs will be at the Castello di Barolo from 17 September until the 29 October. There is an opening reception on the 17th September at 18.00
2011-08-24
Decanter states the 2006 vintage will "require patience" and evokes the classic vintages of 1999 and 1996. Both the Sandrone Barolos were given "4 Stars" and were "highly recommended." Thanks to Decnater for their ongoing coverage of our wines and region.
2011-08-18
The article, entitled "Beyond Barolo and Barbaresco - Nebbiolo out of the Spotlight" features wines from Roero and Valtellina as well as the little-known areas of Ghemme, Lessone, Gattinara and Colline Novaresi (all in north-central Piedmont). A rough translation for the 2007 Sandrone Valmaggiore tasting note reads: "A floral nose with light tones of berries and a hint of white pepper, with a bit of licorice. Tight and firm in the taste with a "black core" and a bit of tobacco in the back, but also juicy with a nice refreshingly clean acidic finish. Undisguised Nebbiolo."
2011-07-22
Our winery since a long time is cooperating with ICIF/Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners based in Costigliole d'Asti. The school in 2004 has expanded its activities abroad with the opening of two new seats, in Brazil and in China. The former in the South of Brazil, in the region of Rio Grande do Sul, at Flores da Cunha, established in collaboration with the University of Caxias do Sul; the latter in Shanghai at the university campus of the Shanghai Lin-gang Science and Technology School.
2011-07-15
Alessandro Masnaghetti calls the 2007 Barolo the "Finest of the New Millenium" and Rates the two Sandrone Barolo near the top - giving the Le Vigne a slight edge of the two bottlings. Andrea awarded 88 to the Cannubi and 88+ to the Le Vigne. For context, the highest score awarded was a pair of 92s. Thanks Alessandro for your continuing support of our efforts!
2011-05-11
JamesSuckling.com posted James' reviews of the 2007 Cannubi Boschis and the 2007 Le Vigne. Many thanks to James for giving us such a great review. For more information: 
2011-04-29
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the VinExpo Trade Show in Bordeaux from June 19-23, 2011. We will pour our wines, discuss our viticulture and winemaking, and to welcome all of our worldwide business partners.
2011-04-11
In the May 2011 issue of Decanter, Richard Baudains singles out the 2004 Sandrone Cannubi Boschis as his top-rated wine from Piedmont, giving it a score of 19.5/20: "Elegant, fresh and complex nose of violets, redcurrants, bay and cinnamon. Great purity and focus on the palate, which starts dry and intense and opens broad and long with powdery tannins and infinite length. Sublime. Drink 2011-2020."
2011-04-07
"The King of Wine is the 2007 Barolo." 
2011-04-01
Bruce Sanderson of the Wine Spectator has written a set of articles on the Piedmont for those wishing to experience the area firsthand. He gives excellent recommendations for dining, lodging and excursions in all of Piedmont in the cover article of the April 30, 2011 issue. For more information and to see the article, please visit 
2011-04-01
The lead page of Gentleman Magazine's Wine and Vinitialy section features a photo of sommelier Luca Gardini pouring the Sandrone Cannubi Boschis, surrounded by other notable and famous Italian wines. Luca was named Best Sommelier 2010 by the Worldwide Sommelier Association during their Autumn 2010 competition. We're honored that Luca chose to pour our wine for this photo shoot!
2011-03-27
Thanks to Søren Frank, who gave our Barolo Cannubi Boschis an excellent review in the Dec 10, 2010 Issue. A rough translation of his tasting note:
2011-03-10
At the most recent European Sommelier Competition, the Swiss sommelier Paolo Basso was victorious in his fifth appearance at this contest. As Paolo is one of our Swiss distributors through his company 
2011-02-02
Gourmet Abu Dhabi (2-17 February 2011) continues for a glorious third edition.
2011-02-02
On Saturday March 26th 
