Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1989: Vietti bottles Barolo from the Lazzarito cru in Serralunga

Facts

Producer
Vietti · visiting guide
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.

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood bold mood contemplative nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price luxury single vineyard still red

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