Nicolas Belfrage: Medium depth. Quite acceptable Nebbiolo type on the nose. Racy, clean palate, with nice penetration and length. Quite long. Drink from 2010. 16

Simon Larkin: Paler than most in hue. Lifted and floral (roseate) on the nose. The palate shows elegance and vigor, with finely grained tannins. This is at the lighter end of the spectrum, graceful but perhaps lacking a little volume. The fruit shows good complexity with a touch of undergrowth and tea-chest. Good length to the finish. Correct, but uninspiring; clipped on the finish. 13

Franco Ziliani: Brilliant ruby color. The bouquet is complex, elegant, harmonious, with ripe, fleshy fruit (cherries and raspberry), an elegant hint of sweet tobacco, oriental spices, rosemary, and aromatic herbs—very fluid and lively. Ample, very appealing, with solid, vibrant tannins, very earthy and rich of taste, long persistence and finish. Great terroir wine. Still young but with great aging potential. 17.5