With recently expanded acquisitions in this vineyard cru, the 2010 Barolo Lazzarito shows an expansive personality with pretty tones of crushed rose and red berry fruit that give the wine a delicate, feminine approach. Like the other wines in Lucas portfolio of new releases, this Barolo is years away from its prime drinking potential. The next ten years should see a steady evolution of aromas stemming from the spice, tar and licorice layers already on display despite the wines young age. The mouthfeel is fine and polished with a great sense of purity and balanced freshness. Drink: 2018-2035. 95 points from Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateWinery Notes: Winemaking: the grapes are selected from the single vineyard Lazzarito in Serralunga dAlba, which has 4.500 plants by hectare and with an age of 38 years. The surface is of 1.7 hectares with a low yields of 20 hl/ha. Calcareous-clay soil. The grapes are harvested and gently pressed; their juice ferments for 27 days in stainless steel tanks at 30-32 C (86-90 F).Aging: The wine is aged for 8 months in French oak barrels and 24 in Slovenian oak casks. Bottled unfiltered on July 2013.Food Pairings: Game, red meats, cheeses
