Tasting notes

The 2019 Barolo vintage gave classically structured wines of good longevity, and in the Roero region these characteristics are mirrored, albeit in less extracted and structured wines.

The 2019 Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d’Alba shows a perfumed, floral nose of roses, pomegranate and dark cherries, with mineral and spice notes.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, balanced, ethereal and with great length.

The finish is defined by the sweet, elegant tannins and the persistence of the fruit.

Ratings for the vintage 2019
Gambero Rosso 2 bicchieri neri 
Vinous 93 points
VITAE 3 viti 
Wine Advocate 93 points
Wine Spectator 91 points
 

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Evolution of the vintage 2019

A wet late winter and early spring replenished the water tables. Budbreak was late March in the normal timeframe. Heat arrived after the flowering in late June for 10 days, which helped with the berry set. The rest of the vegetative cycle was cooler than normal except for another 10 days of moderate heat just before the veraison.

Intermittent rains throughout the summer refreshed the plants and ground cover vegetation.

A water bomb on the 5 September brought hail to some parts of the Barolo and Barbaresco areas, luckily, none of the Sandrone vineyards were affected, though the hail passed about 500 meters from the Baudana vineyard sites.

From the 6 September on conditions were perfect thru the rest of the harvest period, with warm, dry days and cool, refreshing nights. The vineyards that provide fruit for Valmaggiore and the Barbera shook off the excess rain, dried out in a few days, and continued their march toward optimum ripeness.

Nebbiolo benefit from these conditions as they allow for optimum balance between fruit and acid.

The harvest took place from October 3^rd until 18^h.