Anders Tørneskog wrote:
> "DaleW" > skrev i melding
> ups.com...
> >
> > Sandrone probably isn't as out there as Altare or Parusso, but yes I
> > would call modern. I'm not an idealogue on this- while my overall
> > preference is old school like G. Conterno/B. Giacosa/Marcarni/either
> > Mascarello/etc. (I'd say both Giacosa and G. Mascarello would also fall
> > into the category of easier drinking young than the true true old
> > style), I own some middle of the roaders like Einaudi, Ca'Roma, etc and
> > some new-wavers like Azelia and Pira.
> >
> Happened to drink a Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba this weekend! It stood up well
> against the other wines of the event (no notes) including Penfolds Bin 28,
> Montecillo Gran Reserva and Féraud-Brunel Ch.neuf-du-Pape.
> A

I began drinking Dolcetto back in the late 70's. I have not noticed any
significant changes, though I think a general overall improvement has
been taking place in Italian wine production for about 15 years. I
think also that better bottlings of Dolcetto are making their way to
the North American market than before.

Sandrone is a good wine-maker, in the upper tiers of Piemonte producers.