Bruno Besa | Deep core to garnet. Open, slightly overripe black-fruit nose, with prunes, black cherries, and some road tar. Mature palate, medium to full body, finishing clean yet a touch simple. | 87

Stephen Brook | Ripe polished raspberry nose, with some floral tones. Ripe and fruit-forward for Barolo, but backed by firm tannins. The acidity seems modest, robbing the wine of some length and drive, but there’s structure and grip on the finish. Initially open, the palate does tend to shut down on the finish, which is less alluring and drier than the attack. Mixed messages here. | 87

Andrew Jefford | Deep, clear black-red. Rather a murky-sweet aroma: unattractive. Canned fruit. The palate strikes the same notes, though it is a well-made wine of some generosity, resonance, and length. Much that is promising here, but the fruit quality lets it down somewhat. | 84