{"product_id":"villadoria-barolo-lazzarito-2016-750ml","title":"Villadoria Barolo Lazzarito 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLazzarito is one of Serralunga d'Alba's most celebrated crus — a name serious Barolo collectors will recognize immediately from top-tier producers like Vietti and Ettore Germano, both of whom have earned scores in the high 90s from this exact vineyard site. Villadoria's own Lazzarito bottling draws from that same storied ground: a south-south facing hillside with a microclimate and calcareous marl soil of sedimentary origin that the estate credits directly with producing genuinely high-quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe vines here average 25 years of age, trained using the Guyot method at a density of roughly 4,500 plants per hectare, hand-harvested and gently destemmed before pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a maximum of 28°C, with skin contact running 25 to 28 days to maximize polyphenolic extraction and structure — a genuinely patient, traditional approach. Malolactic fermentation begins spontaneously immediately after primary fermentation completes, and the wine then ages a minimum of 20 months in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels, finishing in tank for a total maturation period of 38 months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWine Enthusiast awarded 89 Points, describing \"aromas of black-skinned fruit, tilled soil and leather\" leading the way, with \"the firm palate\" offering \"sour cherry, clove and sage alongside dusty tannins,\" recommending it be enjoyed \"2023-2030.\" Cocovino LA's extended tasting describes \"brown brick red color,\" with \"aromas and flavors of chocolate, roasted almond, portabella mushroom, and cola\" against \"a tannic, racy, dry full body,\" closing with \"a peppery, subtle, very long finish with accents of tart cherry, leather, charcoal, and black walnut\" and \"firm, drying tannins.\" A CellarTracker community reviewer, tasting a related Villadoria Barolo after a 90-minute decant, found \"cherry, raspberry, leather and tobacco on the nose, followed by smoke, oak, pepper and dried rose on the palate, for an elegant mid-long finish with cream and lavender notes,\" calling it \"great Barolo for less than $50\" and noting it felt \"surprisingly light on the tannins for a Barolo\" — genuinely \"closer to a Barbaresco\" in feel. This is a genuinely serious single-vineyard Barolo from one of Serralunga's most storied crus, at a real value price point relative to the neighborhood's biggest names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVilladoria Barolo Lazzarito 2016 is produced by the Lanzavecchia family, four generations of viticulturists deeply rooted in Serralunga d'Alba tradition, sourced entirely from the Lazzarito vineyard. The south-south facing hillside, its particular microclimate, and calcareous marl soils of sedimentary origin combine to produce genuinely high-quality Nebbiolo grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVines average 25 years of age, trained using the Guyot method at a density of approximately 4,500 plants per hectare, yielding roughly 55 hectoliters per hectare. Grapes are hand-harvested, gently destemmed, and pressed softly, with alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at a maximum of 28°C. Skin contact runs 25 to 28 days to emphasize polyphenolic extraction and structure, with spontaneous malolactic fermentation beginning immediately after primary fermentation. The wine ages a minimum of 20 months in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels, finishing in tank for a total maturation of 38 months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 89 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of black-skinned fruit, tilled soil and leather lead the way. The firm palate offers sour cherry, clove and sage alongside dusty tannins.\" Drink 2023-2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellarTracker community (related vintage, house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cherry, raspberry, leather and tobacco on the nose, followed by smoke, oak, pepper and dried rose on the palate, for an elegant mid-long finish with cream and lavender notes! Still a few years to go, but very approachable and surprisingly light on the tannins for a Barolo. Felt closer to a Barbaresco. Great Barolo for less than $50.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack-skinned fruit, tilled soil, and leather lead, joined by chocolate, roasted almond, portabella mushroom, and cola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm and full-bodied, with sour cherry, clove, and sage carrying the entry, alongside tart cherry, charcoal, and black walnut, framed by dusty, drying tannins and moderate oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeppery, subtle, and very long, closing with lasting leather and spice — a genuinely structured finish reflecting the wine's extended barrel and tank aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarolo DOCG (Serralunga d'Alba), Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVilladoria (Lanzavecchia family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLazzarito — south-south facing, calcareous marl soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~25 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, max 28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-28 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ months Slavonian oak, 38 months total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 89 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA structured, food-friendly single-vineyard Barolo from a celebrated Serralunga cru — genuine value against pricier neighbors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack-skinned fruit, tilled soil, leather, sour cherry, clove, chocolate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023 through 2030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised or roasted red meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle-based dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, savory stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45167786524738,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/DD6012A6-34E3-47E5-BCD3-519961FB0928_1_201_a.jpg?v=1788738404","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/villadoria-barolo-lazzarito-2016-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}