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Elio Sandri, Barolo Riserva Perno, 2016

Red Wine from Piedmont, Selected: France
by Elio Sandri
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Barolo does not get more old-school than this. Elio Sandri lives and works at Cascina Disa in the Perno cru of Monforte d'Alba, farming 7.5 hectares and doing everything the long way around: fermentation in cement, years in enormous Slavonian botti, no fining, no filtration, sulfur only at bottling. This Riserva comes from 2016, a vintage Piedmont growers still talk about in reverent tones. A decade on, it is finally beginning to unwind, all dried rose and sour cherry and tar wrapped around that iron-filing Monforte grip. Production is tiny and Sandri has never once chased attention, which is precisely why everyone chases him. Give it a long decant, or give it another decade.

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Antonio Galloni

98 points

"The 2016 Barolo Riserva Perno is a gorgeous, beguiling wine. Deeply floral and spiced, with striking transparency, the 2016 has so much going on. All the elements come together effortlessly in a Barolo of statuesque, riveting beauty. This classically austere, young Barolo is going to require cellaring. It is a very special Barolo in the making. Readers lucky enough to own it are in for a real treat." —Antonio Galloni

Kerin O'Keefe

96 points

"Full of personality and finesse, this earthy, gorgeous red has aromas of red cherry, forest floor and black olive. Structured and loaded with personality, the delicious palate doles out layers of crushed raspberry, truffle and licorice before a savory saline finish. Firm, refined tannins and fresh acidity keep it well balanced. Drink 2026–2046."

More about Elio Sandri

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2016

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Brasato al Barolo, braised beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, roast game birds, or aged Castelmagno and Parmigiano.

Tasting Profile

Full-bodied and firmly tannic, with dried rose, sour cherry, tar and leather over an iron-tinged, mineral finish.