Monolithic and muted is the saturated deep purple-colored 1998 Barolo Lazzarito. The wine is dense, chewy, full-bodied, and tannic, but does not reveal much complexity, sweetness, or overall. Although impressively-endowed, this ruggedly muscular 1998 needs 5-6 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2018.
Importer: Parliament Wine Co., Atlantic City, NJ; tel. (609) 348-1100