{"title":"Luigi Baudana Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"luigi-baudana-barolo-del-commune-di-serralunga-dalba-2021","title":"2021 Luigi Baudana Barolo del Commune di Serralunga d'Alba | 96 Point Benchmark Barolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Serralunga Barolo | Extraordinary Value from One of Barolo's Great Villages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, roses, iron and crushed-stone minerality — unmistakably Serralunga and seriously impressive Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit from Baudana, Cerretta \u0026amp; Costabella. 26 months maturation. One of the great value buys in Barolo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - The Wine Front | 94 Points – The Wine Advocate | 94 Points – Wine Enthusiast | 94 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 93 Points – Jeb Dunnuck | 93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Serralunga Barolo | Power, Minerality \u0026amp; Classical Nebbiolo Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A brilliant introduction to Serralunga — combining the village's famous power and mineral structure with beautiful Nebbiolo perfume, freshness and elegance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - The Wine Front \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's even more critical acclaim here than the original scores suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast describes a wine of genuine \u003cstrong\u003eSerralunga depth and gravitas\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dark cherry, cinnamon, sage, crushed-chalk minerality and fine but serious tannins, awarding it \u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e and recommending drinking from 2027. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerralunga d'Alba – The Powerful Side of Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what makes the wine particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerralunga d'Alba.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf Barolo's great communes, Serralunga is famous for producing some of the denomination's most:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful • Structured • Mineral • Long-Lived\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eexpressions of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this wine gives you a genuine taste of that personality without the significantly higher price of the great single-vineyard Serralunga Barolos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from three important sites:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaudana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCerretta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCostabella\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaudana and Cerretta alone are serious names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-vineyard \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Luigi Baudana Cerretta\u003c\/strong\u003e received up to \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the single-vineyard \u003cstrong\u003eBaudana\u003c\/strong\u003e also received up to \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd some of the fruit from those terroirs finds its way into this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$135\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's very compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic translucent ruby-garnet with beautiful clarity and youthful vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely aromatic with \u003cstrong\u003edark cherry, forest berries, blackcurrant and plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by red rose, cinnamon, white pepper, balsamic herbs, mint, tea and ferrous earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is unmistakably Serralunga. Dark cherry and berry fruit meet \u003cstrong\u003efirm, stony tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, bright acidity and crushed-mineral character. There's real structure here, but also a surprising degree of juiciness and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, energetic and savoury, with cherry, orange peel, tobacco, white pepper, tea and iron-like minerality lingering through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't soft, simple Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's proper Barolo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Vineyards – One Expression of Serralunga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of a \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo del Comune\u003c\/strong\u003e is that rather than focusing on a single cru, the wine captures the broader personality of an entire village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when that village is Serralunga?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 combines fruit from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaudana – perfume, depth and mineral elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCerretta – power, structure and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCostabella – another component adding to the complete Serralunga expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate specifically identifies all three vineyards in the blend. Vinous calls the wine a serious overachiever in Piedmont and notes fruit from younger vines in Baudana and Cerretta alongside Costabella. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuigi Baudana + G.D. Vajra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another reason these wines are so interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historic Luigi Baudana estate is now closely connected with the \u003cstrong\u003eVajra family\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together two compelling Barolo stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuigi and Fiorina Baudana built their reputation around exceptional vineyards in Serralunga, while the Vajra family has continued to farm the vineyards with enormous attention to biodiversity and organic practices. The Baudana vineyards have been managed under Vajra's organic protocol since \u003cstrong\u003e2009\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the winery is sustainably and organically certified. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fascinating combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuigi Baudana terroir + Vajra precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Barolo Élevage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 spent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 Months in Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprimarily in large \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian casks of 15, 17 and 25 hectolitres\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with a small number of neutral barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was bottled on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e28 June 2024.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, the emphasis isn't on flashy new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about allowing Nebbiolo and the mineral character of Serralunga to dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what I want from Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brilliant 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 is serious Barolo territory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaudana describes 2021 as a vintage capable of producing \u003cstrong\u003eworld-class wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, with good acidity, excellent phenolic maturity and unusually long, gentle fermentations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe critical results across the Baudana range tell the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 single-vineyard wines reached:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Baudana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Cerretta.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo this isn't simply an excellent producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an excellent producer in a standout vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Value Proposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where I think the wine becomes especially interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$135.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian importer currently lists the wine at \u003cstrong\u003e$141 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another Australian retailer lists it at \u003cstrong\u003e$140\u003c\/strong\u003e, making your $135 positioning very competitive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor that, you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarolo DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerralunga d'Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith fruit sourced from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaudana + Cerretta + Costabella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand scores reaching:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exceptional value by modern Barolo standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf drinking now, give it \u003cstrong\u003eat least 1–2 hours in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is built to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck gives a drinking window of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025–2040\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile Wine Spectator suggests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2028–2045.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily put several bottles away and follow its development over the next 10–15+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Serralunga structure is certainly there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be one of the smartest buys in the current Luigi Baudana range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerralunga d'Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit from Baudana, Cerretta \u0026amp; Costabella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 months maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically managed vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$135.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra Albe\u003c\/strong\u003e is the beautifully perfumed, accessible introduction to Barolo, this takes you somewhere different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerralunga.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore of that dark, savoury, mineral personality that makes this village so famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet the 2021 retains beautiful perfume and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Perfumed. Structured. Classical.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Luigi Baudana Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e is proper Serralunga Barolo at a remarkably sensible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points. Serralunga d'Alba. Baudana + Cerretta + Costabella. $135 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 One of the best-value ways to experience serious Serralunga Barolo — and an outstanding bottle to put in the cellar for the next decade or more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luigi Baudana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52498422071598,"sku":"LV-LD-CDS-BAROLO-2021","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1f4af039-3f4a-4578-b2d3-5ca426a1bc1b.png?v=1787645603"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/luigi-baudana-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}