Luciano Sandrone Aleste-Cannubi Boschis, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020

ALESTE is the natural continuity of Luciano's first wine, the Barolo Cannubi Boschis. Giving all the experience, knowledge, patience and passion of his many harvests, Luciano pays tribute, with boldness and sensibility, to the next family generation: "ALESTE" is in fact the combination of the names of his grandchildren ALEssia and STEfano.

From the very first bottling in 1985, Luciano always believed in the unique and distinctive potential of the Cannubi hill, and that he wanted to express this potential by way of a separate vinification. This bottling pays homage to the richness and elegance of the favored Cannubi site in the heart of the Barolo. The optimal soil and climate conditions, harvest after harvest, have brought forth a wine that has drawn international attention since its first release.

Tasting notes

As for its brother the Le Vigne bottling, this 2020 Aleste Barolo is surprisingly generous at such a young age. The nose is all red fruits and flowers, with notes of earth and minerals.

It shows more intensity than the LeVigne but shares the extreme elegance and early generosity. On the palate, the tannins are more pronounced, with copious fruit and fresh acidity.

This bottling of the Aleste Barolo shows good concentration and intensity, but unlike its sibling Le Vigne will probably need a few more years to come together. The admirable intensity of this wine does not detract from the elegance and balance, but as we say in Italian, “ha una marcia in più” - it has another gear.

Ratings for the vintage 2020
Doctor Wine 96 punti 
Jeb Dunnuck 94 points 
Gardini Notes 100 points 
Kerin O'Keefe 96 points
James Suckling 97 points 
Vinous 95 points 
Wine Advocate 96 points 
Wine Enthusiast 95 points
Wine Spectator 95 points