The Baudana vineyard is among the most highly regarded in Serralunga d’Alba. With a combination of clay and sand soils and a perfect southwest facing aspect, Baudana Nebbiolo grapes have provided elegance and finesse to some of Barolo’s finest wines. The Luigi Baudana estate was purchased by the Vajra family in 2008 but is run as a separate entity. The 2019 Baudana Barolo is an elegant, appealing and complex wine. While it shows the ripeness of the harvest and the sleek and subtle spiciness of oak, the unique style of the Nebbiolo grape shows clearly. Layers of juicy raspberry, red plum and cherry fruits are underlain by floral rose hints and elements of leather, sandalwood, tea and spice. The flavors are elegant and complex, with the delicate fruits enveloped by the classic, leafy, forest floor character of fine Barolo. The beautiful, long finish reveals the inherent breadth and complexity of the wine. Delicious now, it can cellar well for another 20 years.
Luigi Baudana / G.D. Vajra, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2019
By Wayne Belding