The 1999 Barolo Lazzarito, is potent and tarry on the nose, packed, structured, and dense in flavor, with superior concentration and intensity. It will require time to come around, and should be consumed from 2007 to 2022. Importer: Remy Amerique, New York, NY; tel. (800) 358-6002

Extremely aromatic with roses, berries and raspberries. Full-bodied, with very fine tannins and ripe and wonderful fruit. This is crystal clean and beautifully focused. This is always one of Vietti's top wines. Best after 2007. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Impressive dark red-ruby color. High-pitched, complex, slightly roasted nose combines currant, minerals, violet, earth and sweet, spicy oak. Minerally, firm and perfumed in the mouth, with lovely clarity of flavor. I found a powerful stony element that reminded me of Chateauneuf du Pape. Finishes with huge but horizontal tannins and great aromatic persistence. This may prove to be the best vintage yet for this bottling, although the infant 2001 already offers extraordinary sweetness and concentration, with great thickness and extract and fruit of steel.