In the glass
Aroma: hay, cut grass, tobacco, white pepper, wild mint
Palate: mineral, savoury fruit
From the Serralunga cru of Lazzarito, this is Vietti's most robust, potent Barolo: hay, tobacco and white pepper over stark, profound tannin and a taut mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Braised beef shank
Potent tannin needs the richness of long-braised beef. -
Bollito misto
Serralunga structure stands up to the platter of mixed boiled meats. -
Aged Bra Duro
Hard alpine cheese mirrors the wine's mineral grip.
How to serve Vietti Barolo Lazzarito
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Braised beef shank, Bollito misto, Aged Bra Duro. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Lazzarito is one of Serralunga d'Alba's grand crus, giving Vietti a powerful, structured Barolo from the zone's iron-rich soils.
- 1989 — Vietti bottles Barolo from the Lazzarito cru in Serralunga
Facts
- Producer
- Vietti
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 200 to 400 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Frequently asked about Vietti Barolo Lazzarito
What does Vietti Barolo Lazzarito taste like?
On the nose, hay, cut grass, tobacco, white pepper, wild mint. On the palate, mineral, savoury fruit. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Serralunga cru of Lazzarito, this is Vietti's most robust, potent Barolo: hay, tobacco and white pepper over stark, profound tannin and a taut mineral finish.
When should I drink Vietti Barolo Lazzarito?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vietti Barolo Lazzarito?
Braised beef shank is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bollito misto and Aged Bra Duro. Potent tannin needs the richness of long-braised beef.
What grapes are in Vietti Barolo Lazzarito?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.