Barolo Cerretta, Luigi Baudana (Vajra) - 2017

Viticulture

This wine is the result of the collaboration between Luigi Budana and the Vajra family, who bought his estate to give it a new impetus and to expand its portfolio of Barolo wines from the southern part of the appellation. Cerretta is one of Serralunga d'Alba's greatest vintages and is located on the south and southeast slopes of the village. Formerly called Cerretta Piani, the 0.8 ha plot is on limestone marl. Average yield of 40 hl/ha.

Oenology

Maceration for 30-40 days, temperature control, traditional vinification, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation during the first year, and 42 months' ageing in 25-50 hl Slovenian tuns. The resulting wine is undoubtedly one of the most elegant, complex and refined Barolos to be tasted to date, often with typical floral notes.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Maccheroni with truffles - Risotto with boletus - Confit veal shank with gremolata sauce - Cheese.