2020 Barolo Cerretta, Luigi Baudana

• Style: Structured, mineral-driven Nebbiolo
• Taste: Dark cherry, tobacco, rose petal, black pepper, blackberry
• Food: Braised beef, game, roasted meats, hard cheeses
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy, special dinners
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 30 mins, drink now or age 10+ years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

The 2020 Cerretta opens with dark cherry and tobacco smoke, followed by mineral texture and savoury spice as it breathes. The limestone-rich soils of Serralunga d'Alba deliver a characteristic mineral bite and rose-petal lift, while ripe citrus and blackberry form the fruit core. Tannins are present and structured but refined—this is power tempered with poise, never harsh.

The Winery — Luigi Baudana

This small Serralunga estate spans just over four hectares, vineyards rooted in the prized crus of Baudana and Cerretta. After 30 years, Luigi and Fiorina sold to the Vajra family in 2009, who have stewarded the property ever since with deep respect for its character. The 2020 reflects 50 days of skin maceration and 28 months in large Slavonian oak—a vintage born from a long, cool growing season that stretched fruit development and concentrated aromatics. The result is refined restraint: a wine drinking beautifully now yet built to age another decade.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve this Barolo at 16–18°C, decanting 30 minutes beforehand to open its structure. The mineral edge and black pepper notes cut through rich dishes with elegance: braised beef, roasted game, mushroom and truffle preparations, and aged hard cheeses all shine alongside it. This is a wine that rewards patience and delivers on every level—whether you're building a collection of serious Italy reds or exploring the depth within the region. If you're curious how Nebbiolo varies across sites and producers, this is a rewarding place to invest.