- Barolo DOCG
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Spontaneous fermentation from indigenous yeast
- Maceration and fermentation in open steel tanks
- Malolactic fermentation and ageing in French oak tonneaux of 500 liters
- The 2003 Le Vigne "sibi et paucis" was aged a further 6 years after the original release date of September 2007 in the perfect conditions of Luciano's personal winery cellar.
- First vintage: 1990
- Vineyards in the villages of:
Barolo: Vignane
Monforte d'Alba: Ceretta and Conterni
Novello: Merli - Alcohol: 14,%
- Recommended drinking time: 2016 - 2028
LE VIGNE Barolo 2003
Tasting notes
(January 2012)
The higher-altitude sites in Monforte aided by slowing the ripening process in relation to vineyards closer to the valley floor, and this Le Vigne shows open, generous aromas and flavors of ripe black and red fruits, framed by vanilla and violet notes.
The tannins are very ripe and acid is surprisingly fresh for such a warm vintage - this is where the higher plantings really helped balance the wine.
Very surprising and evolving at a slower pace than its brother, the 2003 Cannubi Boschis.
Ratings for the vintage 2003
Gambero Rosso 2 bicchieri
Stephen Tanzer 92 points
Vinous 93 points
Wine Advocate 93 points
Wine Spectator 92 points
Wine&Spirits 92 points
Evolution of the vintage 2003
Stable weather conditions, with lots of sunshine and very little rain, favoured the higher vineyards, which were affected less by the exceptionally high temperatures.
Harvest: individual for each vineyard; from the 15th of September (Ceretta) to the 29th of September (Vignane).