Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis:
[sahn-d(l)ro-neh kahn-noo-bee bohs-kis]

The heralded Cannubi Boschis vineyard is synonymous with the cru wine of Luciano Sandrone, who is at the forefront of Barolo’s contemporary class. Sandrone's only single-vineyard bottling, 'Cannubi Boschis,' is one of Barolo's most prized wines. His 1990 vintage has joined the ranks of such landmark wines as the ’64 Mascarello, ’71 Monfortino, and the ’82 Giacosa.

Sandrone’s capacity and skills were cultivated during his tenure at the historic Marchesi di Barolo estate, where respect for winemaking tradition was deeply instilled and reinforced by his intrinsic drive and dedication to detail in both vineyard and cellar. His style vaunts heightened structure, richness, and intensity achieved through rapid extraction. Furthermore, his forward-minded methods yield wines that appeal to the collector, as they are equipped with the quality and ability to age alongside their more traditionally crafted counterparts. Luciano Sandrone respects tradition and only incorporates aspects of modern technology and technique to showcase the utmost potential of his precious grapes. Now at the helm of this boutique-style winery, Sandrone produces some of the richest, most polished Barolos from some of the region's choice plot locations.

The historically rich and esteemed Cannubi Boschis vineyard encompasses two hectares of sandy calcareous clay soil facing south to southeast at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level. This prime vineyard plot consists of three subplots that are harvested, vinified, and aged separately for the first year. Each lends a distinct character to the wine creating a harmoniously balanced bottling that reflects superior territorio and an unwavering level of consistency. The vines, ranging from 26 to 31 years of age, are lauded for their yields of superlative grapes despite unstable climatic conditions. Grapes are stemmed and soft crushed in stainless steel tanks for a period of 7-8 days. Alcoholic fermentation requires about 28 days. The wine is then matured for 24 months in 500-liter French oak barrels and bottle aged for 18 months prior to release.

Sandrone has attained legendary status on account of his celebrated 1985 ‘Cannubi Boschis’ vintage. The vintage marked the first in which his wines were produced under this name and not simply “Barolo.” While Sandrone’s ‘82, ‘85, ‘89 and ‘90 ‘Cannubi Boschis’ bottlings unquestionably reside among the greats of Barolo, the producer’s more recent endeavors (1996–2001) are quickly joining these ranks. The promise of the ‘98 is clearly revealed in its abounding layers of ripe fruit, rich complexity, and dense structure. ‘Cannubi Boschis’ sleekly conveys Sandrone’s polished style with significant weight and structure, indicating its aging potential for decades to come.