Nicholas Belfrage : Among the very deepest in color (suspicious). Nose of quality, but not necessarily of Nebbiolo, with quite some oak. Deep, gutsy wine that could almost be from anywhere but would not be my choice for a blind tasting of Nebbiolo. 12.5

Simon Larkin : Deep in hue. The aromas are mute. The palate is not hugely expressive—one of the more tightly locked in. Not hugely expressive, though there is clearly some substance here and tannins that are finely grained. There is a more masculine note to the structure, and a sweet/sour contrast, but this fails to convince. Lacking some purity and expression. Good as opposed to great. Time will tell. 13

Franco Ziliani : Very dark, concentrated color. The nose is dominated by oaky, smoky notes, not Nebbiolo fruit. Astringent tannins overwhelm everything on the palate. The finish is bitter and out of balance. 11