Description
High active limestone content and the interplay of calcareous clay with sandstone shape the 2016 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito, a Serralunga cru bottling framed by a season noted for balance and a long maturation arc. The vineyard’s elevation and open exposure encourage ventilation and help preserve acidity as ripening unfolds, while the soil profile tends toward low vigor and a slower pace of phenolic development. Work in the vines is executed by hand under sustainable principles, with strict yield control and selective harvesting tailored to parcel conditions rather than applied uniformly across the slope. Fermentation in stainless steel is paired with extended maceration guided by the year’s structural clarity, keeping extraction aligned with what the fruit offers. Aging proceeds primarily in large oak botti, with a limited portion of smaller barrels used to refine texture without overriding site character. In the Vietti Barolo portfolio, the 2016 Lazzarito provides a particularly clear reading of Serralunga geology and climate, shaped by consistent farming and a restrained, long term élevage strategy.