Barolo Cerretta Luigi Baudana 2022 (750ML)

96 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com: "The Vajra family did a commendable job with their 2022 Barolos including its fantastic Luigi Baudana 2022 Cerretta. Fragrant and loaded with class and finesse, the nose entices with scents of cedar, eucalyptus, blue flower and perfumed berry. Made with organically farmed grapes, as are all the Barolos made by G.D. Vajra, this is utterly delicious, delivering flavors of succulent Morello cherry, wild raspberry, cinnamon and star anise before a blood orange close. Taut, velvety tannins provide support while fresh acidity keeps it tangy and lifted. Drink 2028–2037." 04/26

95 Points, Jeff Porter, WineEnthusiast.com: "The nose conjures something specific and completely evocative, cherry preserves and mountain herbs drifting through a warm pine forest with a clarity and freshness that feels almost cinematic. The palate delivers on every promise, plush and generous with plump red fruits weaving seamlessly through savory notes while fine tannins hold the whole beautiful picture together with a quiet and assured elegance. Drink Now - 2050" 09/26

95 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Luigi Baudana 2022 Barolo Cerretta, with fruit from Serralunga d’Alba, shows a ferrous mineral note alongside a sweeter impression of dried cherry and a savory edge recalling carob and tobacco. The Cerretta MGA is celebrated for its combination of structure and aromatic depth, often yielding wines that balance Serralunga’s firmness with a more open-knit, expressive profile. The wine’s young tannins are present but subdued by the warm vintage, which prioritizes volume and a richer texture." 07/26

97 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "A jeweled ruby color, the 2022 Barolo Cerretta is expressive and layered with aromas of ripe cherries and delicate spice. Full-bodied, it reveals velvety, well-defined tannins with greater richness and depth compared to the Baudana bottling. The palate is long and structured with impressive persistence. Drink 2026-2056." 04/26