What kind of wine is Barolo Lazzarito 2021 - Vietti?

The Barolo Lazzarito 2021 - Vietti is born in the heart of the municipality of Serralunga d’Alba, one of the most iconic areas of the Langhe. It is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, an indigenous Piedmontese grape variety that gives rise to the longest-lived and most complex Barolos. The vineyards are located in the famous Lazzarito cru, an area historically renowned for its ability to offer wines of great structure and aromatic depth. This is a traditional yet elegant Barolo, with a full body, dense tannins, and a balance that will further improve with bottle aging.

Vintage Details

The 2021 vintage was characterized by balanced weather conditions, with a warm but not excessive summer and significant diurnal temperature variations. These conditions allowed the grapes to ripen uniformly, preserving the aromatic and tannic components typical of Nebbiolo. The result is a wine of great harmony, where power and finesse coexist in perfect balance.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes are harvested manually, selecting only the best bunches. This is followed by fermentation with maceration on the skins for about four weeks in steel tanks, a process that allows for the extraction of color, aromas, and structure, giving the wine its typical personality. After fermentation, the Barolo Lazzarito 2021 - Vietti ages for about 30 months in wood, partly in large oak barrels and partly in barriques, before continuing its evolution in the bottle. This double wood aging contributes to the definition of the aromatic profile and the softness of the tannins.

Tasting Notes

The Barolo Lazzarito 2021 - Vietti is a wine to be discovered slowly, as each sip tells a fragment of its territory.

Color

Visually, it presents an intense garnet red, bright and deep, with slight orange nuances that will become more pronounced with aging.

Nose

On the nose, it expresses elegance and complexity: notes of ripe cherry, violet, undergrowth, and licorice intertwine with delicate spicy and balsamic undertones. A constantly evolving bouquet that reveals the sophistication of the Serralunga area.

Palate

On the palate, it shows structure and depth, with firm but perfectly integrated tannins, supported by a lively acidity that prolongs the persistence. It is a Barolo of great balance, where power and elegance merge in a long and harmonious finish.

Pairings for Barolo Lazzarito 2021 - Vietti

This wine finds its ultimate expression when paired with:

• rich and structured Piedmontese dishes, such as braised meats and game;
• grilled or roasted red meats;
• aged and hard cheeses, which balance the wine's tannic strength.

For a more refined experience, it can also accompany mushroom risottos or black truffles, dishes that enhance the aromatic complexity of Barolo.

Storage and Aging

How to store Barolo Lazzarito 2021 - Vietti wine

To preserve all the qualities of this Barolo, it is important to store it in a cool, dark place free from temperature fluctuations, ideally between 12 and 16°C, with the bottle laid horizontally to keep the cork moist. The Barolo Lazzarito 2021 - Vietti is a wine with a long evolution: it can age in the cellar for 15-20 years, developing increasingly complex and nuanced aromas. Those who prefer younger wines can appreciate it after a few years, when the tannins have softened and the aromatic balance is fully expressed.