Elio Sandri Barolo Perno Riserva 2016/2017 750ml

he Wines from Elio Sandri are world class and just under the radar which is perfect! The vineyards are farmed lovingly, in a truly minimally interventionist style, planted roughly between 300 and 350 meters above sea level, only account for part of the brilliance of these wines. There is of course the winemaking as well. Adhering to a similar non-interventionist tact in the cellar, Elio has quietly been producing wines that should be recognized as among the region's best. Elio's been the guiding hand at Cascina Disa since the 2000 vintage, though the property was purchased by his father in 1965, coincidentally the year of his birth. He has a gift and has quietly been producing wines that will be recognized as deserving the same acclaim as the top Barolo houses. The biggest impediment to that fame is the limited production of about 300 cases a year of Barolo.

2017 Vintage Rating

96 Points - Vinous

The 2017 Barolo Perno Riserva is a real stunner.  Deep, pliant and super-expressive, the 2017 boasts gorgeous inner sweetness and depth to lay off its huge, imposing tannins. The ripeness and overall intensity of the year comes through in the wines captivating aromatics and pliant layered mid-palate. Even so, the 2017 has a boatload of tannins and tons of searing structural intensity to assimilate. I would not dream of touching a bottle anytime soon.