Barolo Lazzarito 2009

Designation: estate-Bottled, single-Vineyard Barolo DOCG

Region: Barolo, Piedmont

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo, 100% Lampia clone

Winemaking: the grapes are selected from the single vineyard Lazzarito in Serralunga, which has 4,500 plants by hectare that are 38 years old and low yields of 20 hl/ha (1.1 ton/acre). The grapes are harvested and gently pressed, their juice ferments for 21 days in stainless steel tanks at 30-32° C (86-90° F). Lazzarito vineyard is one of the most famous “crus” of Serralunga. It’s our most modern interpretation of Barolo.

Aging: the wine is aged for 8 months in French oak barrels and 24 in Slovenian oak casks. Bottled unfiltered on the 17th of July 2012.

Description: deep garnet red in color. Richly rounded with a robust and velvety texture; intensely aromatic with hints of figs and plums. Elegant with soft and sweet tannins, followed by a long finish.

Food Pairings: game, red meats, cheeses

Alcohol: 14,51% Alc. by vol.

Total Acidity: 5,80 g/l

Total dry extract: 34,70 g/l

Bottles: 6.140 bottles – 150 bottles of 1,5 L – 20 bottles of 3 L – 10 bottles of 5 L