Nicolas Belfrage: Quite deep, definite turn. Meaty, herbal, quite concentrated aromas. Chunky, grippy tannins on the palate, quite firm acidity, which tends at the moment to predominate. Needs time. Drink from 2019. 89

Bruno Besa: Deep garnet to tawny rim. Mature, open, black-fruits nose, with mint and raspberry jam. Almost meaty, with violets and roses. Full body and layered fruit, with huge tannins well supported by the mature, complex fruit. This is a deep, longlived Barolo that expresses the true character of the Monforte village. 94

Andrew Jefford: Another very dark wine. Hmm: pure blackcurrant, but also a grassiness here, which I associate more clearly with Chile than Barolo. Canopy? As nose. Good vineyards, good winemaking, but odd viticulture. This is a very grand and very sweetly herbaceous wine, but it is herbaceous nonetheless. Is this somebody’s decision? 83