Nicolas Belfrage: Medium depth, garnet rim. Modern style, with oak competing on the nose and palate with fruit—of which, however, there is lots, concentrated and full. Probably very expensive; beautifully made but a little bit too smooth. 16.5

Simon Larkin: Bright, vivid garnet hue. The aromas reveal a fine sense of ripeness, with a violet, floral touch. Reasonably elegant if a little punchy on the palate; silky tannins, with a sweet, scented nature to its vibrant cherry-red fruits. A lively style, well framed and substantial, but with a very marked acidity. Good length. The overall impression is of a young wine that is not particularly well knit at this stage. 13.5

Franco Ziliani: Dark ruby color. A distinctive Barbaresco, based on mineral and graphite notes, very individual and appealing, salty and elegant. No great body, but very drinkable, with good balance between acidity and tannins (just a little firm at present). Very appealing, fresh, and lively, with an almost Pinot Noir character—a bottle that I would happily drink now. 17