Guido Porro Barolo Lazzarasco

Nebbiolo
Baralo, Piedmont, Italy

Reviewers of Guido Porro regularly refer to him as “under the radar": the wines he makes are worthy of a stellar reputation, but he is too easygoing and unassuming to worry about whether the general wine-drinking public recognizes his name. Guido is the fourth generation at an estate that has always been passed from father to son, and now fifth-generation Fabio is starting to lend a hand in the family business. The Porros use traditional methods in the vineyards and cellar, embracing the grapes' natural expressions to produce sensational Italian wines. Situated at 250-280 meters elevation, with southeastern sun exposure, the plots the Porros draw from for their Barolo Lazzarasco contains a higher proportion of sand than their other crus. After spending the winter months stabilizing in stainless steel tanks, the wine is moved to wood barrels, minimizing the need for racking during élevage. This cuvée is aged for three years in neutral Slavonian oak botti.

red cherry, strawberry compote, nutmeg, licorice, bright acidity, velvety tannins, ageable