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Elena Vermouth Superiore Rosso LAZ19

Elena Spirits

Castiglione Tinella , Italia

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Overall impression

Vermutpedia is re-evaluating the Italian catalogue; the Vermutpedia Score for this entry remains pending until the new tasting round is complete. Elena Spirits' Vermouth di Torino Superiore Rosso LAZ19 is the fullest expression of the Langhe project in rosso vermouth, according to elenaspirits.com: Barolo Lazzarito 2019 with a portion of Roero Arneis, blended with natural Piedmont botanicals and herbs according to an old family recipe, infused once (one-shot). The challenge set by the Currado Vietti family at Cascina Penna Currado (Castiglione Tinella) reaches its zenith here: elegance and passion as a tribute to the Lazzarito terroir, one of Barolo's most emblematic crus. Eighteen per cent alcohol, steel-tank maturation and a 75 cl bottle complete a cult cuvée among the sister BB21 (Barbaresco + Arneis) and TIM21 (Timorasso white). For Vermutpedia, LAZ19 represents Langhe crus rosso vermouth: Barolo Lazzarito as identity, local one-shot botanicals and the Elena Penna stamp as a new Piedmont voice in the world of author vermouth.

Nose and palate

The official sheet at elenaspirits.com describes elegance and passion as a tribute to the territory, with Barolo Lazzarito 2019 + Arneis + one-shot botanicals. On the nose, LAZ19 is deep and balsamic: ripe dark fruit, cherries in liqueur, alpine herbs and warm spices over Lazzarito complexity, with floral hints from Arneis that soften Barolo intensity. On the palate, Barolo structure brings noble tannins, body and exceptional persistence; Piedmont botanicals balance semisweet sweetness and structured bitterness without breaking elegance. The finish is very long, with layers of dark fruit, spice and noble bitterness that invite meditation in the glass. Enveloping texture, present but integrated alcohol, among the longest persistence in the Elena catalogue. At eighteen degrees, it is a contemplative vermouth, not one for mass bar service. LAZ19 is the elder sibling of the Superiore trio: same one-shot philosophy as BB21 and TIM21, maximum tannic and territorial expression.

How to serve it

Elena Spirits conceives LAZ19 as a meditation vermouth and a premium base for cocktails where a rosso with Barolo soul elevates the recipe to the maximum. It works solo with a large ice cube and orange twist at 6–8 °C, where Lazzarito and the botanicals unfold in progressive layers. In mixology, it shines in premium Negronis, author Manhattans or Americanos where its semisweet-tannic profile adds depth without dominating. Also as a digestif with 70% dark chocolate or aged Piedmont cheeses, leveraging Barolo Lazzarito structure. Given its cult character and high alcohol, it is not a long-session vermouth but a bottle for special occasions and demanding bartenders. Available at elenaspirits.com. For those exploring the Elena universe, LAZ19 is the summit of the Superiore trio before BB21 (Barbaresco) or white TIM21 (Timorasso).

Production context

Elena Spirits makes Superiore Rosso LAZ19 in the Piemonte, Langhe production area, with Barolo Lazzarito 2019 and a portion of Roero Arneis verifiable at elenaspirits.com. Piedmont botanicals and natural herbs are infused once (one-shot) according to the old Currado Vietti family recipe, without re-extraction or industrial shortcuts. Steel-tank maturation, eighteen per cent alcohol, 750 ml bottle. The Elena Spirits project, driven by Elena Penna since 2020, carries Langhe roots to the world; LAZ19 forms a Superiore trio with BB21 (Barbaresco 2021 + Arneis) and TIM21 (Timorasso-Derthona 2021). For Vermutpedia, LAZ19 is maximum-expression Piedmont rosso vermouth: verifiable Barolo Lazzarito, one-shot extraction, tribute to the Vietti terroir and the pinnacle of the Elena Spirits catalogue in Langhe crus vermouth.

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