Vietti - Barolo Lazzarito 2017 (750ml)
Jeb Dunnuck: 97 Points
From the southwest facing amphitheater of Lazzarito in Serralunga d?Alba the 2017 Barolo Lazzarito was aged for 3
Vinous: 95 Points
Vietti's 2017 Barolo Lazzarito is absolutely gorgeous. Whatever the challenges of the growing season they appear to have been no problem here. More than anything else the Lazzarito impresses with its magnificent depth and stature. Super-ripe red fruit white pepper mint tobacco cured meat spice and rose petal open gradually with time in the glass. I would not be in a rush to open bottles anytime soon. The Lazzarito has been one of the most improved wines at Vietti for a number of years. The 2017 is so captivating. -- Antonio Galloni
Decanter: 95 Points
Vietti owns two hectares in Lazzarito a stunning amphitheatre facing southwest on clay-limestone soil. Planted to about 4500 plants per hectare the vines here have an average age of 38 years. Sweet filigreed notes of cinnamon strawberry candy and violet unfold in the glass. The attack is polished with ripe crunchy tannins. The austerity of Serralunga here becomes density and volume kept lively by lifted acidity and finishing with liquorice root and cinnamon. Perfect balance and great elegance. This will develop more complexity with ageing. Drinking Window 2021 - 2040
vWine Advocate: 94 Points
A release of 8760 bottles the Vietti 2017 Barolo Lazzarito draws its fruit from Serralunga d'Alba and reveals a luminous garnet color. Compared to some of the others in this portfolio the wine takes a little longer to open and express itself. It does however unfold to dark cherry redcurrant grilled herb iron ore and candied orange peel. You need to give your glass a few extra vigorous swirls. Those rusty mineral notes build in intensity and drive the wine's medium-long finish.
