Luigi Baudana (Vajra)
Barolo Baudana 2020
Other years:
2017| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels for about 32 months. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Barolo Baudana 2020 |
| Color | Noble garnet. |
| Perfume | Pure cherry and plum fragrances on the nose with spicy aromas of eucalyptus, liquorice and graphite. |
| Taste | Warm, soft and dry, it has full-bodied tannins but balanced by a fresh, gentle acidity. The unique composition of the rich blue clay terroir results in a wine of powerful elegance. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2017 |
Description
Barolo DOCG, still organic red wine, 14% ABV, produced by Luigi Baudana (Vajra). 100% Nebbiolo, 0.75 L bottle, 2020 vintage. A Barolo that embodies the elegance and tradition of Piedmont, the result of careful winemaking that respects the terroir. Fermentation begins quickly and then settles for a total of approximately 30 days, followed by another 10 days of maceration. Most of the must ferments in a large oak barrel, where gentle punching down and pumping over are the only operations performed during maceration. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 32 months. On the nose, it reveals aromas of cherry and plum with notes of spice, eucalyptus, licorice, and graphite. A noble garnet color. Warm, soft, and dry, it has full-bodied tannins balanced by a fresh and gentle acidity.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1975
- Oenologist: Aldo e Giuseppe Vaira, Gianfranco Cordero e tutto il team Vajra
- Bottles produced: 20.000
- Hectares: 4
Luigi Baudana is one of the smallest wineries in Serralunga d'Alba. Located in the village of the same name, with its 2.6 hectares of vineyards "Luigi Baudana" is an authentic garagist expression of Barolo.
For over thirty years Luigi and Fiorina have been cultivating the Serralunga vineyards that have belonged to their family for five generations. The care for their land is reflected in the tenderness that unites them.
In January 2009, Luigi and Fiorina entrusted the Vajra family with the unique task of becoming the guardians of their family's history, name and vineyards. To perpetuate Luigi's legacy, learn from his experience and seek authenticity in every wine. Read more
| Name | Luigi Baudana Barolo Baudana 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Luigi Baudana (Vajra) |
| Harvest | The grapes from this vineyard are generally harvested around the third week of October. |
| Wine making | Fermentation starts quickly and then settles down to a total duration of about 30 days, followed by another 10 days of maceration. A large part of the must ferments in a large oak barrel, where gentle punching down and pumping over are the only operations carried out during maceration. |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels for about 32 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |