Luigi Einaudi
Barolo Ludo 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 30 months of maturation in oak barrels, followed by a long rest in the bottle to complete the ageing process. |
- Name and grape: Barolo DOCG 2021 made from 100% Nebbiolo
- Sensory characteristics: bright garnet colour; aromas of fruit and spices
- Taste profile: full and velvety structure, pronounced tannins; persistent note of goudron
- Vinification: fermentation in concrete at 30–32°C, maceration for 22–25 days
- Ageing: 30 months in oak; recommended with beef, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Ludo by Luigi Einaudi is a Piedmontese red that elegantly interprets the Barolo denomination. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, it displays a bright garnet red colour, enriched with amber highlights that develop over time. The aromatic profile is clear and well-defined, characterised by fragrant notes of fruit and spices. On the palate, it reveals a full and velvety body, supported by a deep tannic structure. The sip finishes with a long finale featuring goudron tones, making it ideal to pair with cuts of beef, game, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from vineyards located in the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, and Verduno, combining grapes from prestigious plots such as Monvigliero, Terlo, Cannubi, and Bussia. The characteristic marl-limestone soils of the area provide the ideal environment for cultivating Nebbiolo. The vines, trained using the Guyot system, benefit from optimal south and south-east exposure. The agronomic management aims to enhance a pronounced tannic profile, ensuring the wine has extraordinary longevity and a complex structure.
How it is produced
Alcoholic fermentation takes place in glass-lined cement vats at a controlled temperature. Afterwards, the must undergoes post-fermentation maceration, with racking after about 22-25 days. Malolactic fermentation is carefully managed to soften the tannic component. Ageing continues for 30 months in oak barrels, allowing the wine to evolve slowly. The process concludes with an appropriate rest in the bottle, a fundamental step to achieve perfect gustatory balance.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo DOCG Ludo 2021 represents the excellence of the Luigi Einaudi winery, a historic establishment founded in 1897. Sourced from vineyards located between the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d’Alba and Verduno, this red wine skilfully blends power and elegance. The vinification process in vitrified cement, followed by 30 months of maturation in oak barrels, enhances the noble and velvety profile of Nebbiolo. Produced in around 30,000 bottles per year, it boasts 94 points from Wine Spectator and evolves magnificently over time.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
94/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1897
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Caviola
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 60
Estates
The company owns 11 estates in the best positions in Dogliani and Barolo. These estates divide the surface area of the farm, which is approximately one hundred and forty-five hectares, one hundred and four of which are located in the municipality of Dogliani, seven in that of Barolo on the hills of Cannubi and Terlo Vie Nuove, and three on the hills of Treiso. Read more
| Name | Luigi Einaudi Barolo Ludo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Luigi Einaudi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barolo DOCG Ludo 2021 represents the excellence of the Luigi Einaudi winery, a historic establishment founded in 1897. Sourced from vineyards located between the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d’Alba and Verduno, this red wine skilfully blends power and elegance. The vinification process in vitrified cement, followed by 30 months of maturation in oak barrels, enhances the noble and velvety profile of Nebbiolo. Produced in around 30,000 bottles per year, it boasts 94 points from Wine Spectator and evolves magnificently over time. |
| Origin | Municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d'Alba and Verduno (province of Cuneo), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Marly-calcareous |
| Plants per hectare | 4800 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 70 q/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 30–32°C |
| Fermentation | 22–25 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in vitrified cement tanks with strict temperature control (30–32°C), followed by post-fermentation maceration and induced malolactic fermentation |
| Wine making | Fermentation in vitrified cement tanks with strict temperature control (30–32°C), followed by post-fermentation maceration; racking after 22–25 days and decantation; malolactic fermentation induced by maintaining an appropriate temperature. |
| Aging | 30 months of maturation in oak barrels, followed by a long rest in the bottle to complete the ageing process. |
| Year production | 30000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |