11.4 The wines conceived by Luciano

Analyzing the production, even current, of Casa Sandrone, many wonder why so few wines are produced and why there is not even a white wine among them.
“The answer is simple: Luciano wanted to produce the wines that he liked. He never made wines to please others. He never believed in the exasperation of the barrique. He always favored 500-liter unroasted tonneaux because they were closer to the tradition and style of Langa. And, then, he was the first to set aside a part of his annual production of Nebbiolo-based wines to refine them more and place them on the market after a longer time. By creating the “SIBI ET PAUCIS” brand, he accepted the idea of giving up a share of immediate turnover to plan a more gradual distribution linked to the time that passes and attributes greater completeness. Luciano not only sought to produce wines that know how to withstand time, but he wanted to show that his wines – fruit of the Langa production reality – have great longevity. And he always did it in his reserved style, without boasting, without making a fuss. He always preferred action to proclamations.”

I imagine there are many aspects of your father that you miss now...

“I miss everything about Luciano, my father and entrepreneur. I even miss his silences alongside his measured words. He was never a flood of words. He preferred concreteness. It was the same when his illness arrived, which he faced with lucidity, dignity and calmness.”

11.1
Some affectionate gestures... - memories of Barbara

Some affectionate gestures...

In his own way he knew how to make up for things and give us moments of warmth and humanity. I have many memories in this regard. In particular, I gladly return to 1978: I had had a bad accident.

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11.2
Barbara's return to Barolo - memories of Barbara

Barbara's return to Barolo

For Luciano it was a great satisfaction, but in the meantime there were still other steps.

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11.3
The company grows and so does the market - memories of Barbara

The company grows and so does the market

For Luciano it was a great satisfaction, but in the meantime there were still other steps.

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