Lori K

9.4

Had the 2016 in 2025 and holy crap this was good! Had it with a.cheese platter that included many robust flavors and a couple of blues, the wine was phenomenal! It even left my husband in a pucker. — a month ago

Oliver Monti-Masel

9.1

Lovely cherry turning into leather or tobacco. Massively grows with aeration. 15% — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Brought from my cellar and opened just before dinner at Casa Bovina where it was decanted with the expectation that it would be paired with our “Della Terre” course of duck and our “Bistecca” course of Certified Piedmontese rib cap. In the glass, the 2005 Luigi Baudana, “Baudana” pours a gorgeous, almost youthful garnet with a transparent core. On the nose, oooof…be still my beating heart! Cherries, strawberries, and blackberries with tar, truffles, roses and earth. I could just sit and sniff this for hours; my God it is absolutely divine! On the palate, the wine is bone dry and the tannins are well integrated now; acid at medium+. The finish is long and silky. What a gorgeous, elegant example of the 2005 vintage that comes across as Burgundian as any I’ve had from Serralunga d’Alba. This is drinking well now and will continue to do so well past 2030 but unless you have a bunch of this in your cellar, why wait?

It should be noted that Luigi was still responsible for the winemaking back in 2005. Just a few years later, the Vajra family took over and they continue to carry on the tradition and spirit of this small, traditional producer as Luigi and Fiorina have since retired and have no heir. The Baudana’s holdings lie on opposite ends of the Baudana MGA. Production remains minuscule; maybe 300 cases a year. — 2 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Extremely aromatic on the baked blueberries, enticing aromas and taste of raisins. Rounded and well-balanced. Elevated acidity and texture. Smooth but spicy from entry to end. Opens beautifully after 30-45mins after cooking. — 5 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Medium golden color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with fine bubbles and light mousse. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and lemon citrus with biscuit and honeysuckle notes. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, citrus and herb floral mineral character. — 2 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.3

Celebrating my brother and my nephews over
Great great bubble
Not easy to match in Franciacorta — 3 years ago

Camilo Jaramillo

9.0

240924 con vero en la casa. Muy fresco. Buen final. Light. Rico en los cachetes. — 7 months ago

Carmen

9.5

Etna Bianco, Tenuta della Terre Nere 2022 from Sicily.
Pronounced lemon flavors and high acidity paired perfectly with cacio e pepe and garlicky greens. — a year ago

Chris Haywood

10

Brioche, nutty, layered lemon meringue pie. This was about the best fizzy chardonnay I've had in my face hole. — 2 years ago

Maarten 't Hooft

8.9

Fruity and with some pepper. — 3 years ago