Fontanafredda Lazzarito Barolo

Powerful, poised, and deeply complex, Fontanafredda Lazzarito Barolo hails from one of Serralunga d’Alba’s most prestigious crus. This single-vineyard Nebbiolo showcases the site’s hallmark intensity—saturated red fruit, rose and violets, savory spice, and a mineral backbone—wrapped in finely structured tannins built to age.

Quick Facts

• Varietal: Nebbiolo

• Appellation: Barolo DOCG

• Cru/Vineyard: Lazzarito (Serralunga d’Alba)

• Region: Piedmont, Italy

• Style: Dry, full-bodied red with firm structure

• ABV: ~14–14.5% (approx.)

• Aging: Extended oak maturation and bottle aging

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Rose petals, dark cherry, dried violets, anise, and subtle tobacco

• Palate: Ripe cherry and black plum layered with licorice, clove, and tar

• Texture: Broad, vertical tannins with vibrant acidity and stony minerality

• Finish: Long, savory, and precise—unfolds with air

Why We Love It

• Benchmark single-cru Barolo expressing Serralunga’s depth and power

• Beautiful tension between fruit richness and mineral drive

• A cellar-worthy wine that’s equally thrilling with the right meal

Perfect Pairings

• Braised short ribs, osso buco, or roasted lamb

• Tajarin with ragù, truffle risotto, or porcini mushroom dishes

• Aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno

• Game birds, venison, and herb-roasted root vegetables

How to Serve

• Temperature: 60–65°F (15–18°C)

• Glassware: Large Burgundy/nebbiolo stem to elevate aromatics

• Decant: 90–120 minutes for young vintages; serve gently for mature bottles

• Cellaring: Peaks with 8–20+ years in a cool, dark place