2020 Barolo, Commune di Serralunga d'Alba, Luigi Baudana, Piedmont, Italy
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Nebbiolo
Not ready
- Jancis Robinson MW
- 17.5/20
- Antonio Galloni
- 89/100
- James Suckling
- 93/100
- Monica Larner
- 93/100
- Kerin O'Keefe
- 96/100
Product: 20208169730
Description
The already miniscule quantity (normally 300 bottles) is down by 30% this year, so even more of a rarity than usual. The blend is from the Costabella, Baudana and Cerretta vineyards, harvested on 9th October and kept on skins for 65 days, then in tini for two years. The bouquet is intense with dried fruit, spice and candy, with a top note of sweetness for the vintage but the attack and structure on the palate is strong and very Serralunga.
Drink 2027 - 2038
Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Director, Berry Bros. & Rudd
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 14
Maturity Not ready
Grape List Nebbiolo
Body Full Bodied
Producer Luigi Baudana
Critics reviews
Jancis Robinson MW 17.5/20
Blend of three Serralunga vineyards: Costabella, Baudana and Ceretta.Really convincing nose. Racy and polished tannins. Really lively. Long and dry but not drying. So clean. Lovely pure fruit.Drink 2025 - 2035jancis_robinson_mw MW, JancisRobinson.com (November 2023)
Drink 2025 - 2035
Antonio Galloni 89/100
The 2020 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is an attractive mid-weight wine that shows the aromatic complexity typical of Serralunga. Dried cherry, sage, mint, tobacco, spice and herbs give the 2020 lovely aromatic presence to match its ethereal, mid-weight personality.Drink 2025 - 2035antonio_galloni, Vinous.com.com (November 2023)
Drink 2025 - 2035
James Suckling 93/100
This is a sleek and savory Barolo that shows notes of blood orange, wild raspberries, white tea and peaches, with a touch of brined olive. It’s medium- to full-bodied, fine-tannined and elegant.Best after 2026james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (February 2024)
Drink 2025 - 2035
Monica Larner 93/100
The Luigi Baudana 2020 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba has a strong aromatic imprint with ferrous earth, iron ore, dried flower, orange peel, spice and dark fruit. There is good freshness too, despite the hot-vintage conditions. Fresh berry flavors give this wine an approachable character (and vibrant energy). That pretty freshness is what you will remember most.Drink 2026 - 2038monica_larner, Wine Advocate (Arpil 2024)
Drink 2025 - 2035
Kerin O'Keefe 96/100
The 2020 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga from Luigi Baudana boasts enticing aromas and flavors, including succulent black cherry, black raspberry, licorice, crushed mint and iris. Smooth and fresh, it features tightly woven, polished tannins and great balance. Utterly delicious.Drink 2025 - 2035Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com (October 2023)
Drink 2025 - 2035
About this wine
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is the grape behind the Barolo and Barbaresco wines and is hardly ever seen outside the confines of Piedmont. It takes its name from "nebbia" which is Italian for fog, a frequent phenomenon in the region.
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Luigi Baudana
With only 2.6 hectares of vineyards, Luigi Baudana is one of the smallest cantinas in Serralunga d’Alba, and has been managed by GD Vajra since 2009. Production is still in the tiny Baudana winery – quite literally in the family garage. The wines carry Luigi Baudana’s fierce Serralunga character, but have benefited from Vajra’s influence, which emphasises classical structures, vivid fruity purity, passion and authenticity. While easy to miss, the quality of these ensures they are the stars of the future. Quantities are tiny, so please contact your account manager to register interest.
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