Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2018 DOCG 0.75l

Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2018 DOCG 0.75l is a Barolo made from the eponymous Lazzarito cru in the Piedmontese Langhe, where carefully selected Nebbiolo tells a story of soil and climate that translates into presence, tension, and controlled power, ready to evolve over time, offering the palate a patiently matured complexity. The history of the producer Vietti is an important chapter in the winemaking landscape: a house that has accompanied the international revival of Piedmontese wines, rooted in the territory yet open to new horizons, capable of maintaining intact an artisanal curiosity and a cellar discipline that favors varietal purity, agronomic precision, and a coherence between vineyard and bottle that is perceived at every age of the wine. The company's production philosophy is based on constant vineyard care, selective manual harvests, and careful management of fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, followed by extended aging in large Slavonian oak barrels. Processes that allow the Nebbiolo to mature without forcing, maintaining a smooth tannic structure and a freshness that balances aromatic complexity and longevity. Distinctive elements of this interpretation lie in the rugged profile of the Lazzarito cru, the incisive yet elegant character of the Nebbiolo, and the maturation process that favors long aging in large oak barrels, with reduced oxygenation in favor of a silky texture. All this creates a continuous interplay between mineral and spice, between velvet and density, that distinguishes Vietti from other Barolo expressions. The stylistic notes open with an intense ruby ​​color, with aromas of ripe cherry, dried rose, violet, and undergrowth, followed by hints of graphite, licorice, and delicate spices. On the palate, the wine is broad yet balanced, with assimilated tannins, a present but not aggressive acidity, and a long finish that fades into a mineral trail. In the Vietti range, Lazzarito 2018 occupies a prominent place as a benchmark cru and a masterful blend of disciplined craftsmanship, capable of pairing with rich dishes and developing slowly in the bottle, offering Nebbiolo lovers a window into the depth of the terroir and the time that shapes each sip. For STELT, Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2018 represents a conscious choice for those seeking depth, balance, and an authentic interpretation of the Piedmont terroir.