Luigi Baudana Di Gd Vajra - Barolo Cerretta 2020 (750ml)
Kerin O'Keefe: 97 Points
The 2020 Cerretta from Luigi Baudana is fantastic. It starts off the with intense aromas of camphor dark culinary spice blue flower and new leather while the delicious palate features ripe raspberry fleshy Morello cherry and layers of star anise ground clove and white pepper. Taut close-grained tannins give it an enveloping texture while a mineral note recalling wet stone lingers on the long finish. Drink 2028?2035. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O?Keefe February 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The Luigi Baudana 2020 Barolo Cerretta has bold lines and shows dominant dark fruit. You get all of that Serralunga d'Alba intensity with ferrous earth dried apricot blackcurrant iron ore and crushed stone. The wine ends on a dry note that is reinforced by the tight nature of the fine chalky tannins but there is enough fruit to soften out the effect. There is a hint of nutmeg or sweet spice on the palate. Published: Apr 04 2024
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2020 Barolo Cerretta is a very complete wine in this vintage. Deep and layered but in the medium-bodied style of the year the 2020 impresses with its balance and overall harmony. Succulent red cherry fruit spice rose petal mint and dried herbs fill out the layers nicely. The substantial finish is quite attractive. (Drink between 2026-2038)
