Barolo "Baudana" Luigi Baudana 2018 (750 ml)

94 poena - Wine Spectator

Ovaj mali, prestižni cru, koji nosi ime porodice, pravi je skriveni dragulj među istorijskim vinogradima Serralunge. Smješten je na zapadnoj padini, sjeverno od Parafade i Lazzarita. Ono što ga čini posebnim jeste spoj tla “Formazioni di Lequio” i lapora Sant’Agata: dva geološka perioda (Serravallian i Tortonian) sjedinjena na jednom mjestu. Vinarija je sertifikovana kao održiva i organska, a od 2009. godine pod upravom je porodice G.D. Vajra.

Barolo DOCG Baudana je, naravno, 100% Nebbiolo. Ima lijepu rubin-crvenu boju, a na nosu se otvara privlačnim tonovima nara, kore narandže, svježih borovnica, uz note kože i aromatičnog bilja. Tanini su finozrnasti i precizni, obavijeni dugim i postojanim završetkom sa karakterističnim notama Serralunge d’Alba: eukaliptus, borovnica i slatki korijen.

94 points - Wine Spectator

This tiny and prestigious cru, which bears the name of the family, is a hidden gem among the historic vineyards of the Serralunga.  It is located on the western slope, just north of Parafada and Lazzarito. Rather uniquely, the soil here is a combination of "Formazioni di Lequio" and Sant’Agata marls: two different epochs (Serravallian and Tortonian) melding together in one place.  The winery is sustainably and biologically certified and, since 2009, has been under the stewardship of GD Vajra. 

Comprised, of course, of 100% Nebbiolo, the Barolo DOCG Baudana shows a lovely ruby red hue. The nose opens with attractive tones of pomegranate, orange peel, fresh  blueberries and whiffles of leather and herbs.  Fine-grained, chiseled tannins are wrapped by a long and lingering finish, with signature notes of Serralunga d’Alba: eucalyptus, blueberry and sweet liquorice.