Baudana's Stunning 2021 Barolos

Luigi Baudana Barolo Serralunga d’Alba 2021

The 2021 Luigi Baudana Barolo del Comune di Serralunga is absolutely gorgeous. Intensely fragrant and refined, it opens with heady scents of red rose, forest berry, white pepper and camphor that follow through to the savory, linear palate along with blood orange, saline notes and a hint of nut. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide support while bright acidity lends tension and great energy. What a beauty. 96pts Kerin O'Keefe

 

 

Luigi Baudana ‘Cerretta’ Barolo 2021

The fantastic 2021 Cerretta from Luigi Baudana has balsamic aromas of camphor and menthol that mix with violet, spice and berry sensations. Cool, complex and elegantly structured with class and a wild streak – a vinous personification of the Door's Jim Morrison in his iconic black leather pants and white shirt – the racy palate features strawberry compote, orange zest, star anise and menthol alongside vibrant acidity and taut, refined tannins. It's still youthfully austere and needs time to fully unwind. 97pts Kerin O’Keefe

 

 

Luigi Baudana ‘Baudana’ Barolo 2021

Aromas of violet, smoke, camphor and Alpine herb lead the nose on the fragrant and captivating 2021 Baudana from Luigi Baudana. Made with organically farmed grapes in the MGA of the same name in Serralunga, the enveloping, delicious palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and nutmeg set against a backbone of velvety tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it radiant. 97pts Kerin O’Keefe