Rose petal, dried cherry, orange peel and tar unfold with layers of tea leaf, sweet spice and crushed stone. The palate is polished and deeply composed, with resolved tannins, bright acidity and a long savoury finish that carries impressive detail. This is mature Nebbiolo with grace, lift and the complexity of a wine at full stride.

Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis 2013 is a magnificent mature Barolo from Luciano Sandrone, drawn from top Piedmont crus and released with the confidence of extended ageing. The bottle Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis 2013 signals depth, precision and collector appeal, making it a superb purchase for serious Nebbiolo drinkers.

Serve with braised beef, truffle risotto, game birds or aged Parmigiano; ideal for a long dinner, an important celebration or a contemplative glass by the fire. This is a rare, cellar-worthy Barolo that deserves immediate attention, so secure a bottle now.