96 Points James Suckling
There is a little more savoriness here, showing contained power. Tar and dark minerality. Plenty of forest berries, dried orange peel, frozen grapefruit and raspberries. Very structured and full-bodied, with firm, chewy tannins rendering the bold austere quality to the wine. But at the end, this is focused and taut, with a crunchy, spicy finish full of length. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drinkable now if you are willing to embrace austerity, but this should be better from 2027.
96 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Lazzarito stands out as one of the strongest wines in this portfolio of new releases from Vietti. With fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, the 2020 Barolo Lazzarito comes in at a very high threshold in terms of complexity, offering dark cherry, crème de cassis, violet macaron, dried herb and lavender. The wine's perfumes remind me of the south of France in summer. It shows elegant tannins, streamlined intensity and good acidity.
94 Points Wine Spectator
Starts with an open feel, displaying cherry, peach, iron, tar and tobacco flavors before firming up. This lively red builds to the long aftertaste of red licorice, tobacco and earth.
93 Points Wine Enthusiast
Hailing from the esteemed Lazzarito cru in Serralunga d’Alba, this Barolo draws you in with its warm, spice-laden bouquet and alluring dark fruit aromas. Lifted and inviting from the start, the palate is plump and juicy, featuring a delightful interplay of tart plum flavors and elegant
Winemaker Notes
Aromatically this wine is powerful with notes of figs as well as plums. On the palate, the wine is extremely smooth with well-integrated tannins, sweet, almost dried dark fruits, fresh herbs, and baking spice.
