Barolo Lazzarito DOCG 2022

Vietti | Piedmont
Vietti s.r.l. | Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5 | IT 12060 Castiglione Falletto

05243922 · 0,75 l · 265,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Lazzarito is located in Serralunga d'Alba – the eastern municipality that has the most decisive say in Barolo geography. The soils are Serravalian: compact sandstone, quartz-rich sand, little fertility, but a mineral structure that gives the Nebbiolo depth and tannin density that cannot be found elsewhere. Lazzarito is located in the northern part of Serralunga, exposed to the south-west at 330 to 380 metres above sea level – a vineyard that keeps the sun for a long time and uses the cool autumn nights for aromatic ripening. 2022 was a particular test in Serralunga: drought, early harvest, vineyards that reacted to the heat. Vietti harvested the grapes in the second half of September – three to four days of cold maceration, then 20 days of maceration under immersion conditions, malolactic fermentation in used barriques, 24 months in large wooden barrels.

The result is a textbook Lazzarito: ruby red with a transparent rim. On the nose, tar and roses, liquorice, cedar wood, tobacco – classic, firm, closed. Powerful and taut on the palate, with firmly integrated tannins and a structure that will last for decades. Only for the patient. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, fruity and ripe, showing slightly candied black cherries and blood oranges with meaty depth. Medium- to full-bodied with supple fruit, firm structure, dusty tannins and juicy acidity. Well-balanced, with a slightly sticky finish. Try from 2029." James Suckling

"Vietti’s 2022 releases are simply excellent. This is a testament to winemaker Eugenio Palumbo and his team, who have carried on the legacy of Luca Currado and Elena Penna with confidence. The Lazzarito has all the signatures of Serralunga. It starts with a slightly macerated nose of dark cherry, then sage blossom and orange zest lift the fragrances. There is remarkable buoyancy to the ripe, dark, intense fruit, and the boundaries are clearly drawn by chalky, powdered, self-assured tannins. This reaches thrilling earthy depths of creosote and iron. Very focused." Decanter

"The 2022 Barolo Lazzarito is another stellar wine from Vietti. All the virile intensity of Serralunga comes through loud and clear. Black cherry, graphite, lavender, licorice, chocolate and melted road tar fill out the layers. This dark, potent Serralunga Barolo hits all the right notes. The 2022 is impressive and has room to grow." Vinous