Ornellaia other_regions_italy The 2006 Barolo Lazzarito has

The 2006 Barolo Lazzarito has begun to show the pedigree of this great Serralunga site now that Vietti has backed off the French oak

with a kirsch

underbrush

finishing long and earthy

Ornellaia other_regions_italy The 2006 Barolo Lazzarito hasThis brilliant wine is one of the best new breed Tuscan reds I have tasted. The color is a sensational black purple and the nose offers gorgeously intense aromas of black plums, cassis, licorice, and spicy new oak. In the mouth, there is extraordinary opulence and richness, enough acidity to provide grip, and plenty of tannin lurking behind the cascade of fruit. The explosive finish goes on and on. Approachable, even delicious now, this splendid wine