97+pts Vinous
The 2021 Barolo Le Vigne is a classy, seamless wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and kirsch open gracefully in the glass. This is such an elegant, sophisticated Barolo. The recent shift of sites to Serralunga and Monforte, along with longer ferments, has transformed the Le Vigne into a darker, more somber wine, while the inclusion of stems in some lots adds aromatic dimension. Le Vigne is a wine in movement. Drinking Window: 2028-2041

– ByAntonio GallonionJanuary 2025

This is a magnificent set of wines from the Sandrone family. Magnificent. Like pretty much all producers, the Sandrones have gradually evolved their thoughts on viticulture and winemaking. That includes a greater focus on freshness and vibrancy. On a more technical level, Sandrone has begun to experiment with stems. The difference here is that changes are implemented gradually so that they are barely noticed over long periods of time. The 2021 Barolos are some of the very best wines of the year. They benefit from a long-ish growing season and a light, elegant hand in the cellar. The wines saw 14-20 days on the skins and then 22 months in French oak tonneaux. The Barolo Vite Talin sees submerged cap fermentation followed by two years in tonneaux and a third year in cask.