'As with its brother, the Le Vigne shows a deeply perfumed nose, of dark fruits and floral elements, with mineral and spice elements. On the palate, the wine is deeply flavored, with red and black fruits, mineral and rose petals, with delicate wood and spice flavors.

The structure is impressive, with layers of sweet tannins giving shape and definition to the fruit, but it is never overbearing or heavy; the Le Vigne 2021 retains its lightness and elegance even with its power and structure. It will need a few years in bottle to develop and should begin to drink well at about 8-10 years of age.

Evolution of the vintage 2021, the plants slow berry growth, leading to an excellent juice/skins ratio. Overall, the late-season drought led to smaller berries and looser clusters, a positive outcome in the well-tended Sandrone vineyards.   

In early September the night temperatures began to cool and the plants received a bit of refreshment from a few well-timed and gentle rainstorms in the middle of September.

The August heat contributed positively to the maturation and aromatic complexity of the grapes, and the wines tend toward generous, big and rich, with a bit less acidity than in the most classic years. 2021 Barolo will age effortlessly for several decades, while also providing great drinking pleasure in the medium term.'

- Luciano Sandrone