Bruno Besa | Garnet to pink. Open, mature, intense; a complex, prune, blackberry, and cherry nose, with leather, animal undertones and hints of smoke and oriental spices. Medium to full body, mature black-fruit palate, with firm yet refined tannins and a long, clean, complex finish. | 93

Stephen Brook | Ripe, tarry, smoky nose that shows complexity and sour-cherry aromas. The palate is rich and rather soft, though ample acidity courses through, giving grip and persistence. But it does lack lift and flair and seems dogged and even dour overall. It remains earth-bound and fails to refresh or invigorate. Solidly fruity, but low on finesse. | 87

Andrew Jefford | Clear garnet-red. Fresh, sweet, lively scents, packed with redcurrant and pomegranate; earthy root spice emerges with a little time in the glass. An attractive and forthcoming aromatic profile. This is a dense, deep, relatively forceful and firmly stated Barbaresco, but there’s a lot there to enjoy. Searching and rooty to finish. A gutsy choice, but good. 2018–23. | 89