Luigi Baudana Barolo 'Baudana' 2021
This exceptional red wine originates from the Barolo DOCG in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It is crafted from the historic Baudana cru, a legendary vineyard site in the subregion of Serralunga d'Alba. For over 30 years, Luigi Baudana and his wife Fiorina tended to these vines before entrusting the estate to the Vajra family in 2009. Giuseppe Vajra now manages the property with a philosophy that respects the legacy of the Baudana family, who have inhabited this specific land for so long that their arrival predates local records.
Wine Description
The Luigi Baudana Barolo 'Baudana' presents a bright garnet red hue with ruby reflections. The nose is intensely fragrant, revealing a complex bouquet of dried cherries, blood orange, and raspberries, intertwined with notes of potpourri, cinnamon, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is full bodied and powerful, yet displays a smooth and velvety attack. It features firm, fine grained tannins and a refreshing acidity that provides remarkable tension and energy. The finish is long and precise, marked by a characteristic mineral salty vein and savory notes of eucalyptus and tobacco.
Accolades
James Suckling - 97 points
Wine Spectator - 96 points
Jeb Dunnuck - 96 points
Vinous - 95 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 points
Decanter - 94 points
Food Pairing
This Barolo is an excellent match for rich, savory dishes such as braised veal cheek with a red wine reduction or porcini mushroom risotto. It also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses like Castelmagno or Taleggio, which complement the wine's structured tannins.
This exceptional red wine originates from the Barolo DOCG in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It is crafted from the historic Baudana cru, a legendary vineyard site in the subregion of Serralunga d'Alba. For over 30 years, Luigi Baudana and his wife Fiorina tended to these vines before entrusting the estate to the Vajra family in 2009. Giuseppe Vajra now manages the property with a philosophy that respects the legacy of the Baudana family, who have inhabited this specific land for so long that their arrival predates local records.
Wine Description
The Luigi Baudana Barolo 'Baudana' presents a bright garnet red hue with ruby reflections. The nose is intensely fragrant, revealing a complex bouquet of dried cherries, blood orange, and raspberries, intertwined with notes of potpourri, cinnamon, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is full bodied and powerful, yet displays a smooth and velvety attack. It features firm, fine grained tannins and a refreshing acidity that provides remarkable tension and energy. The finish is long and precise, marked by a characteristic mineral salty vein and savory notes of eucalyptus and tobacco.
Accolades
James Suckling - 97 points
Wine Spectator - 96 points
Jeb Dunnuck - 96 points
Vinous - 95 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 points
Decanter - 94 points
Food Pairing
This Barolo is an excellent match for rich, savory dishes such as braised veal cheek with a red wine reduction or porcini mushroom risotto. It also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses like Castelmagno or Taleggio, which complement the wine's structured tannins.
Description
This exceptional red wine originates from the Barolo DOCG in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It is crafted from the historic Baudana cru, a legendary vineyard site in the subregion of Serralunga d'Alba. For over 30 years, Luigi Baudana and his wife Fiorina tended to these vines before entrusting the estate to the Vajra family in 2009. Giuseppe Vajra now manages the property with a philosophy that respects the legacy of the Baudana family, who have inhabited this specific land for so long that their arrival predates local records.
Wine Description
The Luigi Baudana Barolo 'Baudana' presents a bright garnet red hue with ruby reflections. The nose is intensely fragrant, revealing a complex bouquet of dried cherries, blood orange, and raspberries, intertwined with notes of potpourri, cinnamon, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is full bodied and powerful, yet displays a smooth and velvety attack. It features firm, fine grained tannins and a refreshing acidity that provides remarkable tension and energy. The finish is long and precise, marked by a characteristic mineral salty vein and savory notes of eucalyptus and tobacco.
Accolades
James Suckling - 97 points
Wine Spectator - 96 points
Jeb Dunnuck - 96 points
Vinous - 95 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 points
Decanter - 94 points
Food Pairing
This Barolo is an excellent match for rich, savory dishes such as braised veal cheek with a red wine reduction or porcini mushroom risotto. It also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses like Castelmagno or Taleggio, which complement the wine's structured tannins.
