“Bauda” Nizza Riserva DOCG 2020 · 6 bottles in OWC

Tenuta Olim Bauda | Piedmont
Tenuta Olim Bauda di Bertolino Dino | Strada Prata 50 | IT 14045 Incisa Scapaccino

05382520 · 4,5 l · 60,89 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available

In 1220, the name "Bauda" appears for the first time in a document defining the boundaries of neighbouring estates, as the ancient name of the family to whom the land had belonged for centuries. In 1891, the tenor Giovanni Battista De Negri purchased the estate, using it as a summer residence and artists' salon, and named it Villa De Negri; however, the old name, Olim Bauda, remained on the gate. After 1919, the two parts, Bauda and Bauda Bassa, were sold separately. In 1961, Agostino Bertolino acquired the manor house. Following his untimely death in 1987, production ceased until 1998, when his children Dino, Diana and Gianni took over; in 2009, the Bertolinos reunited the two parts. The wine is made entirely from Barbera grapes and comes from the best rows of the vineyard in Incisa Scapaccino, which has been in the family since 1961. The soils are clay-sandy marl with limestone, formed in the sea; shell fragments can still be found amongst the vines. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled wooden vats, after which the wine matures for around three years in 25-hectolitre French oak barrels.

Purple-red with garnet-red highlights. Intense, complex red fruit, accompanied by blackberry, cherry and a hint of balsamic. Firm and full-bodied on the palate, yet well-balanced, with tannins and acidity in harmony and a long finish. The estate has retained its old name; the wine must prove itself worthy of it, and in weaker vintages it is not produced at all. SUPERIORE.DE

"A multi-faceted nose with notes of sun-warmed black cherries, cassis and a hint of chocolate; the attack is powerful with fine-grained tannins, the acidity crisp, the mid-palate elegant and long, with fresh sour cherries and redcurrants dominating the lingering finish alongside the spicy notes." Vinum

"A deep ruby red with a violet centre and a slightly lighter rim. On the nose, rich cherry and dark plum, as well as black elderberries, accompanied by notes of cedarwood, tobacco leaf and cocoa. On the palate, it is very tightly structured, fruit-driven and with an invigorating freshness; the alcohol is very well integrated, the tannins are harmoniously balanced and the long finish is spicy." Falstaff

"On the nose: sage, roasted mushrooms, cocoa beans, cloves and mulberries, followed by a full-bodied, broad and rich flavour. Hearty and with good intensity. Drink now or lay down." James Suckling

"Aromas of berry compote mingle with notes of grilled cherries, bringing with them the warmth of the hot summer sun, trapped within the glass. As the wine unfolds, notes of green herbs emerge like uninvited but welcome guests. Well-balanced with a surprising burst of freshness on the palate, fruit and spice harmonise like dance partners, moving together towards this radiant, lively finish. A full-bodied wine that nevertheless feels light on its feet – like a heavyweight boxer who has taken ballet lessons." Wine Enthusiast