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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A beautiful Dolcetto, defining the state-of-the-art for this grape. Black cherry, violets, roses, and vanilla mark the lovely nose. Robust flavors of cherry, chocolate, and licorice mark the palate. The feel is plush and round, but still substantial, with an admirable seamlessness.

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Sandrone Dolcetto - 1998

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Voluptuous yet serious, this aspirational bottling boasts dense black fruit underlined by notes of wet stones, cigar and coffee. Intense and big in the mouth. Drinking beautifully now but the bracing acidity will keep it fresh for several years.

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Sandrone Barbera - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Sandrone has crafted a pleasant if slightly less ambitious wine than usual. It is a rich wine, with plenty of fruit, but overall is a little straightforward and lacks complexity.

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Sandrone Nebbiolo - 2002

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

The Sandrone is a great example of a modern Barbera: hefty black fruit, violets and smoked meats under a thin mantle of oak. Despite the exuberance of the fruit, the wine shows plenty of finesse, as it moves seamlessly through the palate to a medium finish.

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Sandrone Barbera - 2004

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

As with many of the wines of Sandrone, it is easy to be beguiled by the fruit, and miss the underlying structure holding it together. This is true of the Dolcetto, where the wine initially shows plenty of dark fruit and a touch of mint, but gains a spicy complexity as it takes in air. The wine will benefit from a couple of years in the bottle, but is delicious now.

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Sandrone Dolcetto - 2005

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Dense and gripping, this Nebbiolo d’Alba outdoes many Barolos. The complex nose shows blueberry notes and lifted aromas of perfumed soap. The palate is concentrated but in a closed state; leather and tar notes dominate but yield to refreshing blackberry flavors on the finish. Can be drunk now but several years aging will give the tannins a chance to soften and allow the palate to open up.

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Sandrone Nebbiolo - 2005

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

This wine sets out to impress and hits its mark. Red raspberries and exotic spices make for an alluring opening while green herbs and grass notes vie with ripe strawberry and plum fruit on the palate. Sophisticated tannins give an edge to the mineral finish. Drink now to 2012.

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Sandrone Dolcetto - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Sleek and focused, with well-defined cherry fruit and red flower notes. The full-bodied palate is tightly wound with accents of orange peel and black cherry. The finish drops a bit short. Drink over the next few years with flavorful pork dishes.

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Sandrone Nebbiolo - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Attractive notes of fall leaves and mushrooms underlie top notes of nail polish remover that blow off with air. The crisp palate has just a bit of grip supporting intense raspberry flavors. Try with lasagna.

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Sandrone Dolcetto - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Absolutely lovely. It starts off dense and tarry on the nose, with plum and chocolate fudge scents, then adds layers of bright floral and cherry notes with airing, while the palate is a whirl of mouthcoating flavors that never seem hamhanded despite the great intensity. Finishes with wonderfully plush tannins, making this approachable now, yet capable of evolving for 20 years. Imported by Vintus LLC.

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Sandrone Nebbiolo - 2001

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