Nicolas Belfrage: Relatively light color, one of the lightest in the tasting. Alluring rose-red fruit nose. Delicate, elegant palate, making up in elegance what it lacks in power. Sweet and floral, with fully ripe tannins and lovely fruit-acid balance. Can be drunk now, or kept. 94

Bruno Besa: Transparent garnet to tawny. Open, nutty nose, a touch animal and decadent, yet inviting and complex. Medium- to full-bodied palate, with mature soft fruit and refined tannins. Again, a touch overripe yet balanced and inviting. 89

Andrew Jefford: Deep, clear red. Plenty of fruited power here, yet slightly clumsy in style. Smooth, soft, open. Modest concentration by the standards of this tasting, and no great stylistic refinement. Nonetheless, this is still a very true Barolo and something unique and hugely enjoyable in the world context. 84