The 2006 Barolo Lazzarito has begun to show the pedigree of this great Serralunga site now that Vietti has backed off the French oak

A gorgeous red

There is a suave and velvety texture that presently completely buffers the equally fine-grained tannins on the lingering finish

delicious and well-balanced finale

oyster shell and smoky mineral reduction

Mullineux, Syrah Schist Size:6x750ml The 2006 Barolo Lazzarito hasBright, deep red. Shows a slightly roasted quality but also terrific energy and lift to the rather brooding aromas of dark berries, licorice, mint and spices, with a pungent mineral quality in the background. Densely packed but quite tight and dry, showing a youthfully muscular character to the intense flavors of cranberry, sour cherry and pepper. Finishes slightly dry edged, with a minty reserve. This one is the hardest to taste today of this trio of