Sandrone Barolo Winemaker Dinner TICKET - Wed Oct. 7th, 2026 (6:30pm reception, 7pm dinner)

Proprietor of Piemonte Icon - Sandrone

Barbara Sandrone

Wednesday, October 7th

@ AQUA e VINO

The Sandrone Family. And their slogan.

The Sandrone story began humbly. Luciano Sandrone inherited no vineyards and started making wine in his family's garage. In 1977, he purchased his first parcel in Cannubi Boschis, one of Barolo's historic sites. His first vintage followed in 1978, just 1,500 bottles. A chance meeting with an American buyer at Vinitaly in 1981 resulted in virtually the entire production being purchased, helping launch what would become one of Piemonte's most respected estates.

Today, the philosophy remains remarkably focused: native grapes, exceptional sites, and wines that express the nuances of each vineyard and vintage. Sandrone works principally with Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto across the Langhe and Roero, with more than 50 harvests now informing the family's work.

And that gives us a wonderful progression for this dinner.

We'll begin with Dolcetto before moving into Valmaggiore, Sandrone's extraordinary Nebbiolo vineyard in the Roero. From there, we head directly into Barolo with Le Vigne 2022, followed by Aleste 2022, the wine born from Luciano's original Cannubi Boschis vineyard and named for his grandchildren, Alessia and Stefano.

And then we finish with something particularly special:

2015 SANDRONE BAROLO SIBI ET PAUCIS

Sibi et paucis means essentially "for ourselves and for a few."

Each vintage, the Sandrone family sets aside a small quantity of its Nebbiolo wines in its private cellar, allowing the Barolos to mature for a full 10 years from the vintage before release. It isn't a Riserva or a special selection. It is the same wine, held at the estate under ideal conditions, slowly developing until the family believes it is ready to return to the table.

I can't think of a better way to finish this evening.

Chef Gabriele has created a menu specifically around these wines, rooted firmly in the flavors of Piemonte and fall.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7th

6:30pm Reception

7:00pm Dinner

at

AQUA e VINO

4219 Providence Rd. #3

Charlotte, NC 28211

Tickets are $249/pp + sales tax

This is a small private dinner for ONLY 32 PPL. 

The event will be a true Piemonte celebration with

Chef Gabriele's refined cuisine to go along

with the sublime Sandrone offerings.

Please note, ticket sales are final after Oct 4th 2026 and we're unable to adjust the chef's fixed menu - we appreciate your understanding. Don't delay, this event typically sells out in 24-48 hours - let's bring on your next greatest wine moment.

Join us.

Cheers!

Mark