2020 Barolo, Cerretta, Luigi Baudana

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. ~ (94) Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-4-2024

~ (94) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 11-1-2023

Pale ruby in colour. Rose and red cherry with a light dustiness. Fruit concentration and weight on the palate, with fine, sandy tannin and balancing acidity. Lengthy. ~ (17) Samantha Cole-Johnson, JancisRobinson.com 8-8-2024

A floral perfume of violets takes the lead in the 2020 Barolo Cerretta, which pours a ripe ruby color and reveals aromas of wild candied black raspberries, candied orange, sweet herbs, and licorice. With sweet tannins and a harmonious feel, its more mineral underpinnings come through in the end, with supple, lush tannins and a clean finish. It’s long on the palate but harmonious, with no harsh edges. Drink 2025-2045. ~ (96) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 5-13-2024

A beam of pure cherry leads off, along with strawberry, licorice, tar and menthol flavors. Supple yet firm, with terrific balance and a long, tightly wound finish, revealing fruit, mineral and wild scrub notes. This is all about the texture. Best from 2027 through 2045. ~ (95) Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator 11-30-2024