COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Vietti s.r.l.
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2020 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont. It originates from the Lazzarito vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, a site characterized by its amphitheater shape, south-western exposure, and limestone-clay soils. The vineyard's vines average 42 years old. Vietti s.r.l. is a historic winery founded in the early 20th century, recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation, including early adoption of single-vineyard bottlings and the revival of the Arneis grape. Serralunga d'Alba is a sub-region known for producing wines with significant aging potential.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lazzarito vineyard is a natural amphitheater.
Fact 02
Serralunga d'Alba is known for austere, powerful wines.
Fact 03
Vietti is credited with reviving the Arneis grape.
Fact 04
Vietti was among the first to export Barolo to the USA.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2020 is produced through alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for about three weeks, employing the submerged-cap method with regular pumping over and cold pre- and post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation is conducted in wood. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 30 months in large casks. The grapes are sourced from the Lazzarito vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba.
