Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis 1990

99/100 PP

"The 1990 Barolo Cannubi Boschis is a massive, dark Barolo loaded with dark cherries, tobacco, grilled herbs, menthol and sweet French oak. Stylistically it could not be more different than the 1989 in its texture, weight and flavor profile. Still deeply colored, the 1990 Cannubi Boschis offers incredible textural richness and depth, with a finish that lasts forever. With time in the glass, the wine’s inner perfume emerges, adding further dimensions of complexity and nuance. The 1990 Cannubi Boschis remains a benchmark wine for Sandrone (and Piedmont as a whole), but in recent years it has become clear that the estate’s finest newer releases are on a different level."
(Robert M. Parker, Jr., robertparker.com)

98/100 vinous.com

"Lively medium ruby. I was simply floored by the 1990, which announces itself with an unbelievably fresh nose of roses, spices and minerals belying its 15 years of age. Though medium in body, the 1990 offers tremendous opulence, concentration and length on the palate, with waves of ripe, sweet red/black fruit, menthol, and mineral flavors, and a soft, generous texture. This youthful Barolo must be tasted to be believed. Well-stored bottles should drink well for at least another 10 years. It is a real privilege to drink the 1990 from an impeccably stored bottle."
(Antonio Galloni, vinous.com)

"Die Ikone. Von Beginn an, seit 1985, glaubte Luciano an die Eigenständigkeit und Güte des Weinbergs Cannubi. Nur durch einen konsequent separaten Ausbau konnte er sein ganzes Potenzial zum Ausdruck bringen. Dieser Wein verkörpert den ausgeprägten Charakter und die Eleganz eines einmaligen Weinberges mitten im Herzen des Barolo-Gebietes. Lese um Lese entsteht hier unsere Ikone, die seit der ersten Abfüllung in den 80er Jahre die internationale Anerkennung zahlreicher Weinliebhaber erfährt."
(Azienda Agricola Sandrone Luciano)