2019 Vietti Barolo "Lazzarito", Piedmont, ItalyABOUT THE WINE The "Lazzarito" is sourced from a single cru vineyard in Serralunga dAlbaan area known for producing some of Barolos most structured and long lived wines. The 2019 vintage is marked by excellent balance and purity, benefitting from a long, steady growing season. Nebbiolo grapes are hand harvested and vinified using traditional methods, including a long maceration on the skins (up to 30 days) and aging for 30 months in large Slavonian

they are taking a good dose of inspiration from California's centuries old winemaking traditions

Rigorous vineyard work

The result is a beautifully balanced Tawny Port with a harmonious blend of fruit and oak influence

The Pun “Love You Bunches” stems from the utilization of carbonic fermentation

It was at Cuvaison that he worked closely with winemaker Philip Togni for 5 years

Fruit for ‘Champans’ comes from a biodynamically farmed 1er Cru growing site and seriously reflects the unique place from which it comes

• Undergoes partial or complete malolactic fermentation in some years

great wines can only be produced by working with nature

During the fermentation and maceration there is a re-introduction of layers of lignified stems which yields a wine that is drier and higher in natural acidity

now grown in Santa Barbara County

under the stewardship of Michael Moosbrugger

The well integrated flavors are balanced by a delicate acidity and smooth tannins that linger in the lengthy finish