Weine, Wine Spectator:

92/100 Punkte Winespectator Sep 30, 2012
Ripe, sweet fruit flavors of damson plum and black cherry mix with lively acidity and accents of date, spice box, mineral and fresh earth, while layered tannins add muscle to this elegant red. Drink now through 2025.

92/100 Punkte Winespectator Sep 30, 2012
Ripe, sweet fruit flavors of damson plum and black cherry mix with lively acidity and accents of date, spice box, mineral and fresh earth, while layered tannins add muscle to this elegant red. Drink now through 2025.

91/100 Punkte Vinous May 2017
Moderately saturated ruby-red; this is darker than Tedeschi's 2013 Amarone. Floral and herbal nuances complement spicy dark plum and blueberry flavors. Offers lovely balance and focus on the long, very lively finish. A blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and small amounts of local grapes such as Rossignola, Oseleta and others.

91/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Mar 2017
Firm tannins are tightly knit to the core of crushed blackberry, wild herb, tarry mineral and abundant spice notes in this sleek, full-bodied red. Fresh and focused, this should open nicely with air or short-term cellaring. Best from 2018 through 2027. 10,000 cases made.

91/100 Punkte James Suckling Nov 2016
Complex aromas of currants, nuts and truffle follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.

92/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Feb 2017
Baked currant and fig cake notes are laced with tea leaf, wood smoke and citrus peel accents in this bright, tightly meshed red. Dense tannins provide firm structure. The lasting finish echoes a streak of spicy minerality. Drink now through 2027. 1,085 cases made.

97/100 Punkte James Suckling October 20, 2016
An Amarone that shows balance, depth, and beauty. Full bodied, yet refined and ultra-fine texture. Intense finish of light chocolate, nuts and ripe berries. Goes on for minutes on the finish. A triumph. Drink now.

91/100 Punkte Vinous May 2017
Moderately saturated ruby-red; this is darker than Tedeschi's 2013 Amarone. Floral and herbal nuances complement spicy dark plum and blueberry flavors. Offers lovely balance and focus on the long, very lively finish. A blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and small amounts of local grapes such as Rossignola, Oseleta and others.

91/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Mar 2017
Firm tannins are tightly knit to the core of crushed blackberry, wild herb, tarry mineral and abundant spice notes in this sleek, full-bodied red. Fresh and focused, this should open nicely with air or short-term cellaring. Best from 2018 through 2027. 10,000 cases made.

91/100 Punkte James Suckling Nov 2016
Complex aromas of currants, nuts and truffle follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.

91/100 Punkte Vinous May 2017
Moderately saturated ruby-red; this is darker than Tedeschi's 2013 Amarone. Floral and herbal nuances complement spicy dark plum and blueberry flavors. Offers lovely balance and focus on the long, very lively finish. A blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and small amounts of local grapes such as Rossignola, Oseleta and others.

91/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Mar 2017
Firm tannins are tightly knit to the core of crushed blackberry, wild herb, tarry mineral and abundant spice notes in this sleek, full-bodied red. Fresh and focused, this should open nicely with air or short-term cellaring. Best from 2018 through 2027. 10,000 cases made.

91/100 Punkte James Suckling Nov 2016
Complex aromas of currants, nuts and truffle follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.

91/100 Punkte Vinous May 2017
Moderately saturated ruby-red; this is darker than Tedeschi's 2013 Amarone. Floral and herbal nuances complement spicy dark plum and blueberry flavors. Offers lovely balance and focus on the long, very lively finish. A blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and small amounts of local grapes such as Rossignola, Oseleta and others.

91/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Mar 2017
Firm tannins are tightly knit to the core of crushed blackberry, wild herb, tarry mineral and abundant spice notes in this sleek, full-bodied red. Fresh and focused, this should open nicely with air or short-term cellaring. Best from 2018 through 2027. 10,000 cases made.

91/100 Punkte James Suckling Nov 2016
Complex aromas of currants, nuts and truffle follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.

92/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Feb 2017
Baked currant and fig cake notes are laced with tea leaf, wood smoke and citrus peel accents in this bright, tightly meshed red. Dense tannins provide firm structure. The lasting finish echoes a streak of spicy minerality. Drink now through 2027. 1,085 cases made.

97/100 Punkte James Suckling Oct 2016
An Amarone that shows balance, depth, and beauty. Full bodied, yet refined and ultra-fine texture. Intense finish of light chocolate, nuts and ripe berries. Goes on for minutes on the finish. A triumph. Drink now.

93/100 Punkte Wine Spectator
Savory hints of cured tobacco and smoke meet wild strawberry and crushed black cherry fruit in this burly red. The silky palate carries accents of star anise and graphite to the lasting finish. Best from 2018 through 2029.

91/100 Punkte Vinous May 2017
Saturated ruby-red. Slightly high-toned aromas of blackberry, mocha, and licorice, lifted by a violet topnote. Then bright and easygoing, offering fresh flavors of dark cherry and mocha. This broad precise Amarone possesses very good energy, freshness and lift which the Molinara, even at only 5% of the total blend, no doubt contributes to. Finishes long, vibrant and ripely tannic, with a note of coffee. Made with a blend of Corvina, Corvinone (70%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina (5%) and Molinara (5%) from vineyards in Negrar, Sant'Ambrogio and San Pietro in Cariano, though the technical sheets say there's 10% Croatina in this blend, I was told that there is in fact a lot less. The wine is aged for thirty months in large oak barrels.

91/100 Punkte Wine Spectator, Feb 2017
A finely balanced red, medium- to full-bodied and fresh, with sculpted tannins structuring the crushed mulberry, wild herb, smoky mineral and spice box flavors. Chewy finish. Drink now through 2027.

93/100 Punkte Wine Spectator
Fragrant, with medicinal herb and eucalyptus notes, this silky red marries dense, finely knit tannins and flavors of date, dried cherry and hints of treacle and melted licorice. Vibrant and expressive, presenting a rich and spicy mineral accent on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2027.

90/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Oct 15, 2014
A polished, modern style, boasting vanilla and spicy oak notes to match the black cherry and plum flavors. Rich and juicy, this balanced bottling lingers with fruit and spice accents on the aftertaste. Drink now through 2018.

90/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Oct 15, 2014
A polished, modern style, boasting vanilla and spicy oak notes to match the black cherry and plum flavors. Rich and juicy, this balanced bottling lingers with fruit and spice accents on the aftertaste. Drink now through 2018.

90/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Oct 15, 2014
A polished, modern style, boasting vanilla and spicy oak notes to match the black cherry and plum flavors. Rich and juicy, this balanced bottling lingers with fruit and spice accents on the aftertaste. Drink now through 2018.

90/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Feb 2017
This has a laserlike feel on the palate, featuring blackberry and boysenberry fruit focused by bracing acidity. Textbook Barbera, with a juicy finish. Drink now through 2019. 400 cases imported.

90/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Feb 2017
This has a laserlike feel on the palate, featuring blackberry and boysenberry fruit focused by bracing acidity. Textbook Barbera, with a juicy finish. Drink now through 2019. 400 cases imported.

87/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Web Only - 2016
A smooth red, with moderate richness, delivering cherry and boysenberry flavors and a bright structure. Mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 400 cases made.

92/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Oct 15, 2016
Earthy, balsamic aromas and flavors match the cherry and raspberry fruit in this supple red. Overall, it's elegant, with a lingering finish lined by light-grained tannins. Approachable now, but should be better in a year or two. Drink now through 2030.

92/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Oct 2016
Menthol and eucalyptus aromas lead off, followed by sweet cherry flavors midpalate. Leather and tar notes line the finish. Firm and sinewy, with dusty, chalky tannins. Best from 2019 through 2033. 400 cases made.

97/100 Punkte Falstaff Dezember 2016
Funkelndes, intensives Rubin mit Granatrand. Klare und intensive Nase, nach reifen Kirschen, feine Brombeere, etwas Orangenkompott. Samtig und rund in Ansatz und Verlauf, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, sehr geschliffen, langer Nachhall, ein Hochgenuss!

93/100 Punkte Robert Parker, May 2016
The Luciano Sandrone 2012 Barolo le Vigne shows the trademark ripeness that I so often identify in this historic product. The bouquet is round and plush with thick layers of dark cherry marmalade, blackberry preserves and dark currant. Beyond those apparent fruit aromas, Le Vigne offers dark spice and licorice with a beautiful menthol signature on the finish. The wine's natural structure is padded by soft tannins and lush fruit consistency. In all, this important wine is less vibrant and distinctive compared to other excellent vintages such as 2008 and 2010. The 2012 Luciano Sandrone wines are very good, but remain far from the amazing heights achieved by this historic winery in the best years. Like many of the wines from this vintage (across the various townships that make up the appellation), they are slightly less expressive and they speak at a lower volume.

94+/100 Punkte Vinous, Mar 2016
Sandrone's 2012 Barolo Le Vigne is fresh, delineated and totally inviting. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint, orange peel, chalk and white pepper make a strong first impression. Precise and finely sculpted throughout, Le Vigne has a bit more energy and aromatic presence than the Cannubi Boschis, and a touch better balance.

95/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Feb 2017
A hint of oak lends this a spicy component, along with cherry, licorice and tar flavors. Racy and bright, with fine intensity and a long, tightly wound finish that seems to go on forever. This shows beautiful purity and class. Best from 2020 through 2036. 380 cases imported.

97/100 Punkte Falstaff Dezember 2016
Funkelndes, intensives Rubin mit Granatrand. Klare und intensive Nase, nach reifen Kirschen, feine Brombeere, etwas Orangenkompott. Samtig und rund in Ansatz und Verlauf, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, sehr geschliffen, langer Nachhall, ein Hochgenuss!

93/100 Punkte Robert Parker, May 2016
The Luciano Sandrone 2012 Barolo le Vigne shows the trademark ripeness that I so often identify in this historic product. The bouquet is round and plush with thick layers of dark cherry marmalade, blackberry preserves and dark currant. Beyond those apparent fruit aromas, Le Vigne offers dark spice and licorice with a beautiful menthol signature on the finish. The wine's natural structure is padded by soft tannins and lush fruit consistency. In all, this important wine is less vibrant and distinctive compared to other excellent vintages such as 2008 and 2010. The 2012 Luciano Sandrone wines are very good, but remain far from the amazing heights achieved by this historic winery in the best years. Like many of the wines from this vintage (across the various townships that make up the appellation), they are slightly less expressive and they speak at a lower volume.

94+/100 Punkte Vinous, Mar 2016
Sandrone's 2012 Barolo Le Vigne is fresh, delineated and totally inviting. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint, orange peel, chalk and white pepper make a strong first impression. Precise and finely sculpted throughout, Le Vigne has a bit more energy and aromatic presence than the Cannubi Boschis, and a touch better balance.

95/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Feb 2017
A hint of oak lends this a spicy component, along with cherry, licorice and tar flavors. Racy and bright, with fine intensity and a long, tightly wound finish that seems to go on forever. This shows beautiful purity and class. Best from 2020 through 2036. 380 cases imported.

97/100 Punkte Falstaff Dezember 2016
Funkelndes, intensives Rubin mit Granatrand. Klare und intensive Nase, nach reifen Kirschen, feine Brombeere, etwas Orangenkompott. Samtig und rund in Ansatz und Verlauf, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, sehr geschliffen, langer Nachhall, ein Hochgenuss!

93/100 Punkte Robert Parker, May 2016
The Luciano Sandrone 2012 Barolo le Vigne shows the trademark ripeness that I so often identify in this historic product. The bouquet is round and plush with thick layers of dark cherry marmalade, blackberry preserves and dark currant. Beyond those apparent fruit aromas, Le Vigne offers dark spice and licorice with a beautiful menthol signature on the finish. The wine's natural structure is padded by soft tannins and lush fruit consistency. In all, this important wine is less vibrant and distinctive compared to other excellent vintages such as 2008 and 2010. The 2012 Luciano Sandrone wines are very good, but remain far from the amazing heights achieved by this historic winery in the best years. Like many of the wines from this vintage (across the various townships that make up the appellation), they are slightly less expressive and they speak at a lower volume.

94+/100 Punkte Vinous, Mar 2016
Sandrone's 2012 Barolo Le Vigne is fresh, delineated and totally inviting. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint, orange peel, chalk and white pepper make a strong first impression. Precise and finely sculpted throughout, Le Vigne has a bit more energy and aromatic presence than the Cannubi Boschis, and a touch better balance.

95/100 Wine Spectator Feb 2017
A hint of oak lends this a spicy component, along with cherry, licorice and tar flavors. Racy and bright, with fine intensity and a long, tightly wound finish that seems to go on forever. This shows beautiful purity and class. Best from 2020 through 2036. 380 cases imported.

91/100 Punkte Vinous, January 2015
(95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Blanc: Pale gold. Candied lemon, lime pith and white flowers on the fragrant nose, with deeper orange and buttered toast qualities emerging with air. Juicy flavors of pear and Meyer lemon show impressive depth and cut, with a gingery nuance adding energy. Bright, focused and mineral-driven on the clinging finish, which leaves behind notes of honeysuckle and brioche.

91/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Nov. 30, 2012
A lithe Champagne, powered by racy acidity. Offers fine texture and flavors of white peach, candied lemon zest, pastry dough and crystallized honey, with a firm, minerally finish. Drink now through 2020. 3,000 cases made.

93/100 Punkte Falstaff
Leuchtendes, sattes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Präsentiert sich in der Nase zunächst mit leicht erdigen Noten, nach getrockneten Pilzen, etwas Tabak, dann viel Holunderbeeren. Am Gaumen sehr präsent, entfaltet sich mit dichtem Tannin, ummantelt von süßem Schmelz, im Finale tief und salzig, hallt schön nach.

92/100 Punkte Winespectator Oct 15, 2011
Aromas of black cherry, black currant and herbs carry through to the palate, along with cherry and raspberry flavors. Balanced and firm, with a touch of oak and a long finish. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2013 through 2024. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

91/100 Punkte Falstaff
Helles Goldgelb mit feinperligem Mousseux. Bukett von frischen Himbeeren, reifen Erdbeeren und Cassis, ein Hauch von gelbem Pfirsich, Zitruszesten. Am Gaumen trocken und lebendiger Säurebogen, zupackend, geradlinig. Im Nachgeschmack ein Touch von getrockneten Wiesenkräutern mit würzigen Anklängen, animierend und erfrischend. Idealer Aperitif.

90/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Jun 15, 2012
An aromatic note of bread dough accents hints of lemon zest, green pear and mineral here. This is balanced, but definitely leans towards the firm and austere side, so try this with food. Drink now through 2017.

90/100 Punkte Winespectator, Nov. 30, 2011
There's good cut to this light-bodied Champagne, which is fresh and floral, offering hints of white peach, lemon zest, kumquat, ground ginger and white pepper. Moderate finish. Drink now.

90/100 Punkte Winespectator, Nov. 30, 2011
There's good cut to this light-bodied Champagne, which is fresh and floral, offering hints of white peach, lemon zest, kumquat, ground ginger and white pepper. Moderate finish. Drink now.

90/100 Punkte Winespectator, Nov. 30, 2011
There's good cut to this light-bodied Champagne, which is fresh and floral, offering hints of white peach, lemon zest, kumquat, ground ginger and white pepper. Moderate finish. Drink now.

90/100 Punkte Winespectator, Nov. 30, 2011
There's good cut to this light-bodied Champagne, which is fresh and floral, offering hints of white peach, lemon zest, kumquat, ground ginger and white pepper. Moderate finish. Drink now.

90/100 Punkte Robert Parker, Oct. 2009
The 2007 Chardonnay Vie di Romans is lush and seamless in its ripe apricots, mango and bananas. This is a decidedly full-bodied Chardonnay, but the wine shows exceptional balance and polish all the way through to the creamy finish. The Chardonnay Vie di Romans is one of the most successful of the estate#s 2007s. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015.

93/100 Punkte Wine Spectator, March 31, 2010
A very ripe style, with lots of dried apple, toffee and toasty oak, yet fresh and rich on the palate. So much going on here. Like grand cru Burgundy. Drink now. 4,300 cases made