2012 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore
Market price
Buying options
Tasting notes
As you should expect, the 2012 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore Sibi et Pauci is now showing beautifully aged tertiary aromas of powdered licorice, campfire ash and balsam herb that accompany a core of dark, ripe fruit. Those fruit nuances include tangy accents of dried apricot and candied orange peel. That salty, mineral-like signature of the Valmaggiore cru is elegantly on display. This was a warm vintage, and heat in May was sustained comfortably by the vines, thanks to generous water reserves underground. The wine's appearance is well maintained, showing ruby highlights with hints of amber.
Critic scores
Average Score
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
Freshly cut roses, sweet red cherries, wild flowers and cinnamon all lift from the glass as the 2012 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore shows off its polished, refined personality. This is an especially, weightless Nebbiolo built on perfume, silkiness and harmony.
About the producer
Luciano Sandrone is a name synonymous with the highest standards of Barolo winemaking. Founded in 1978, this family-owned estate has become a modern icon, earning international acclaim for its meticulous wines and thoughtful, site-driven approach to Nebbiolo.