Nicolas Belfrage: Hint of turn on rim. Somewhat inexpressive nose; better second bottle. Mouthwatering acidity and plenty of charming fruit. Good typicity; needs three years. 15

Stephen Brook: Relatively light in color but that’s no defect. The nose is fresh and piquant, with a welcome aroma of sour cherries and herbs. A lighter style, but with plenty of sweetness of fruit and none of the greenness that one might associate with the style. Perky acidity, and ample youthful charm, but it lacks the depth and weight one looks for in Brunello and seems more like a very good Rosso. 15

Andrew Jefford: Bottle 2: Light, clear garnet red. Milky, warm, ripe: a soft smile, yet without many aromatic treasures sewn up for the future. Curranty, dry, lively; built on attractively ripe fruit that comes as close to juiciness as Brunello ever can. There is, though, little ammunition in store for the future. An enjoyable and classically proportioned wine for relatively rapid drinking over the next half decade. There is satisfying dry extract on the finish, too. 14