Nicolas Belfrage: Bright, relatively light. Good Nebbiolo type on the nose, floral and inviting. Very typical Barbaresco style—deceptively light, with good penetration, firm acid, correct tannin, good length, and a sweet finish. For drinking early. 15.5

Simon Larkin: Bright and vivid. The nose reveals creamy, coated, dark-cherry fruit. This seems confected, with ample damson and cherry but few distinguishing features. There is a touch of astringency here; quite bitter and lean on the finish, which is of only modest length. 9

Franco Ziliani: Ruby garnet, brilliant color. The nose is very appealing and open, with fresh fruit (raspberries and black cherries), tobacco, truffle, aromatic herbs, earth, and cocoa powder. The wine is well balanced, rich in flavor, with solid, earthy tannins, mineral and salty notes, and a fresh, vibrant acidity. Still very young, but with considerable aging potential. 17.5