Barolo Lazzarito Riserva, Ettore Germano

BAROLO LAZZARITO RISERVA

Typology

Barolo Riserva D.O.C.G.

Geographic mention/growth

Lazzarito

Surface

About 0.8 Hectare

Variety

100% Nebbiolo

Year of planting

1931

Vines per hectar

6,000

Exposure

South - South/West

Altitude

320 - 360 MASL

Soil structure

limestone and marl with a small percentage of sand

Harvest period

October

Closure

Natural cork

Winemaking

The grapes are hand harvested and transported in small baskets to the winery. Once the grapes arrive they are then de-stemmed and lightly crushed to undergo alcoholic fermentation in vertical steel tanks. The maceration will take place for about 50 -60 days with several pumpovers happening daily, to aid in the extraction of color and tannin. After racking and malo-lactic fermentation, the wine is then placed into botti grande (large casks) of 2,000 liter for a period of 36 months. After this aging the wines will then be ready to be bottled. Coming from a very old vineyard, that is still in excellent health and vigor, we are able to obtain a very elegant wine that has immense amounts of power which unites the structure of this highly dedicated area with the extreme fitness of the Nebbiolo grape

Tasting

Color: intense garnet red with light orange reflections
Nose: Small red berries with hints of sweet spice and licorice
Palate: Smooth and velvety with great elegance, on the finish a sweetness to the tannins that lingers

Pairings: Excellent with meats (steak) and aged cheeses, as well as being very appealing for conversations after the meal has finished