CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions_australia The Lazzarito is still the

The Lazzarito is still the Barolo that spends the longest number of months in French oak following the malolactic fermentation

smoked tea and a hint of animale that is also reflected by the focused and beautifully intense medium-bodied flavors that possess an unusually refined mouth feel

fruity Barolo to drink young

This is firm and a bit austere but not rustic and should age gracefully

floral and aromatic

CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions_australia The Lazzarito is still theThe 2006 Contino Graciano (100%) spent 13 months in French and Hungarian oak. Dark ruby colored, it has an exceptionally spicy bouquet along with sandalwood, graphite, damp earth, and black cherry. A bit tightly wound on the palate, its elegant personality is able to poke through along with plenty of layered, savory fruit. Give this well balanced, lengthy wine another 5 7 years of cellaring and drink it from 2015 to 2026. C. V. N. E. stands for