Nicolas Belfrage: Medium ruby/garnet. The nose is a little closed. The acid is a bit low, the mid-palate not quite happening; some finesse there, but not realized yet. 15.5

Simon Larkin: Deep, even to the rim. The nose shows a creamy, confected cherry note. Simple, straightforward, and commercial on the palate, this is decidedly modern and none the better for it. A succulent touch, but this errs on the one-dimensional side; a touch of complexity here but nothing more. 12

Franco Ziliani: Ruby-velvet color of great intensity. Very intriguing, wild nose with rose, leather, plum, spices, cocoa, and earth notes, very distinct and perfectly harmonious. Supple, fleshy fruit, with solid tannins, broad and harmonious, very savory, with great character and personality. A very good Barbaresco, still young and with great aging potential. 17.5