Vietti Lazzarito Barolo 2004

The 2004 Barolo Lazzarito, from a vineyard in Serralunga, possesses superb depth in its ripe dark fruit, smoke, licorice, tar and sweet toasted oak. It too is a massive, powerful Barolo and the Serralunga terroir adds an extra dimension to the wine’s brooding personality. Even though new oak has been reduced to 30%, the Lazzarito remains the estate’s most modern Barolo. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025. Score – 93. (Antonio Galloni, robertparker.com, Dec. 2007)