Nicolas Belfrage: Another wine deepish of color without much Nebbiolo character on the nose.

Simon Larkin ightly metallic palate, tannic and somewhat skewed to berry aromas. Has Nebbiolo structure but not the perfume. Okay as wine; not great as Barbaresco. 12.5

Simon Larkin: Substantial in the glass. The aromas suggest undergrowth, dusky cherry fruit. The palate shows substance, with assertive, spicy tannins and dusty tea-chest notes. A powerful wine, fruit currently in check, with a savory nuance to the fore. A more assertive style of Barbaresco, more tannic and bold than most—certainly at the masculine end of the spectrum. Perhaps a bit more akin to Barolo than Barbaresco. 14

Franco Ziliani: Dark color, very concentrated. Overripe fruit notes, with earth, leather, and tobacco on the nose. Very broad and harmonious, the tannins still

Simon Larkin ightly aggressive on the long finish. Still very young, so it may become more interesting over the next few years. To lay down. 15