Barolo Aleste (was Cannubi Boschis), Luciano Sandrone 2019

Camphor, forest floor, cedar and rose aromas come to the forefront on Sandrone’s stunning 2019 Barolo Aleste. It’s racy and youthfully austere, delivering red cherry, pomegranate, star anise, cedar and white pepper framed in tightly wound, fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized and beautifully balanced. This needs several years to fully unwind and shows serious aging potential. Drink 2029–2049

Aleste is a contraction of the names Alessia and Stefano, grandchildren of the late Luciano Sandrone. With fruit from Cannubi Boschis, the 2019 Barolo Aleste shows important richness and structure. This is the proverbial Barolo with a capital B. It reveals thick layers of dark fruit, cherry and spice. It shows sweet tannins and impactful texture. When tasting at the winery, Le Vigne is usually served first, and Aleste comes after that. Both wines promise a very long aging window. 2025-2055

A brighter medium red color, the 2019 Barolo Aleste has a great nose, with notes of bright ripe cherries, licorice lift, mint, and toasted cedar. It brings forward a lot of tension and nervous energy on the palate, with coiled ripe tannins, a rich, chalky texture, great mouthwatering acidity, and a long finish. It demands to be cellared but can be enjoyed 2026-2056.