Vietti - Barolo Lazzarito 2014 (750ml)
The grapes are selected from the single vineyard Lazzarito in Serralunga d’Alba which has 4.500 plants by hectare and with an age of 39 years. The surface is of 1.7 hectares with a low yields of 26 hl/ha. Calcareous-clay soil. The grapes are harvested and gently pressed; their juice ferments for 27 days in stainless steel tanks at 30-32° C (86-90° F). Daily open air pumping-over using the old system of the “submerged cap.” Malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. Lazzarito vineyard is one of the most famous “crus” of Serralunga d’Alba. It’s our most modern interpretation of Barolo."
Vinous: 96 Points
"In many ways the gorgeous 2014 Barolo Lazzarito is the most surprising wine in the range. Once a stylistic outlier with a considerable French oak influence today it is much closer to the other Barolos in terms of feel. Deep dark and intense with all of the energy of the year very much on display the Lazzarito is super-expressive and shows a more red-toned profile than is the norm. Kirsch mint rose petal and chalk all develop in the glass while beams of tannin and salinity give the wine shape and persistence. The weight and depth of Serralunga come through on the midpalate and into the finish. Even so this is in a decidedly laid-back style for Serralunga. In 2014 I especially like the wine's aromatic presence."
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