Nicolas Belfrage: Medium depth. Typical Nebbiolo, rose-perfumed nose. Plenty of sweet fruit on the palate; tannins, acids, and fruit not coming together yet, but good potential. Leave till 2010. 15

Simon Larkin: Revealing a good depth of color in the glass, with scented aromas of cherry and damson. The palate shows some gentle undergrowth characters allied to dark fruits. There is modest complexity here, a layered impression but not much expression. This style comes across as being very restrained—correct, without the complexity or harmony of a great example. Modest length. 13

Franco Ziliani: Dark ruby color. The nose is rich and complex, with an evident mineral character (graphite) that makes this wine very original. The bouquet is completed by wild cherries and aromatic herbs. Solid structure, powerful tannins, very rich, with a vibrant acidity that gives energy to the fruit. Very persistent finish and real character. Still young; to lay down. 17