2000 Barolo Lazzarito
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Good as the 2000 Barolo Lazzarito is, I continue to prefer the more complete 1999 version of this wine. A dark garnet, it opens with powerful aromas of tar, licorice, and vanilla and continues with dense and chewy flavors, packed and with important tannins. Here as well, a slight dryness indicates that, despite the significant potential of the wine, it is unlikely to reach the level of the 1999. Drink: 2007-2020. Importer: Remy Amerique, New York, NY; tel. (212) 424-2202
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate
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Good full red. Captivating, superripe aromas of cherry liqueur, redcurrant, rose petal and mocha; very 2000. Wonderfully sweet, but the sound acidity for the year, along with mineral and floral notes, give lift to the wine's flavors. This boasts superb palate-coating fruit and terrific length. Offers a rare combination of the seamless tex ture of 2000 and the sheer grip of a more classic year. Comes across as sweeter today than the 2001 version, and today I actually give this vintage a slight edge.