Luigi Baudana (G.D. Vajra), Barolo 2012

93 points CellarTracker Member

Darker and deeper on the nose than the Cerretta, with black and red cherry, spices, floral and leather notes. Close to full bodied (14.5% ABV) with red and black cherry upfront that are more rounded and expressive than the Cerretta. Mid-body doesn't have quite the depth of the Cerretta, but seems noticeably more elegant and balanced. The fruit through the mid-body is not only already showing quite well, but the acidity and tannins on the backside (along with tart red cherry, minerals, spices, leather and earth) are showing a lot of positive integration potential (meaning these elements are already coming together well, with the clear promise of more improvement to come). The Cerretta might have a bit more complexity at this stage, but the Baudana is ahead in terms of fruit expression, current elegance and fruit-structure balance. At almost 10 years young, this wine is already showing well (with four hours open), but with enough future potential to warrant holding just a bit longer (if you can). I'll plan to open my next bottle in late Q2 2023. (6/2022)

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