The 2004 Barolo Baudana is the more lithe of the estate’s Barolos. Made in a focused, somewhat linear style, it reveals perfumed red fruit, spices, minerals and menthol with a taut, sinewy personality. The tannins are firm yet the wine gains expansiveness on the mid-palate to provide balance. This Barolo needs another year or two in bottle to help the wine come together a little more. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. Baudana is a small producer based in Serralunga. Importers: Artisan Wine, Norwalk, CT; tel. (203) 866-4552; Vinity Wine Company, Emeryville, CA; tel. (510) 601-6010; Vinilandia USA, Kittery, ME; (978) 457-5508

Ripe strawberry and raspberry aromas follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a long, caressing finish. Balanced and pretty. Best after 2011. 400 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Luigi Baudana presents a hedonistic Barolo that is beefed up with thick concentration and a far-reaching palette of aromas, ranging from chocolate fudge to ripe raspberry. Yes, it exhibits a big, chewy style but it also manages good complexity thanks to subdued tones of ash, cola and licorice. Drink 2015–2020.——M.L.(4/1/2009)—— 92