Nicolas Belfrage: Bright, medium depth.

Simon Larkin ightly uneventful on the nose, clean but going nowhere. The bland palate confirms the initial impression. Okay, but lacks any real excitement. 12.5

Simon Larkin: The wine is vivid, with a deep core. The aromas are comparatively mute, though the palate shows a leafy character. This is not as well knit as many other examples. Seemingly simple and straightforward, with modest complexity and comparatively little grace. Short on the finish. 11

Franco Ziliani: Concentrated, dark ruby/purple color. The nose is very ripe, cherry and strawberry, with hints of spice and vanilla. The palate is concentrated and rich, but just a little bit simple, lacking complexity and nuance. Powerful structure, long and persistent, but one could expect even more from a good Barbaresco. 14.5