Nicolas Belfrage: Medium-deep. Morello cherry and cedar on the nose. Lots of plummy fruit on the palate, with reasonable acid but a certain flabbiness on the finish. Plenty there, but not all in harmony. 87

Bruno Besa: Garnet to tawny. A touch closed, forest-floor nose, with mushrooms, prunes, and smoke. Full body and huge tannins. Clean and mineral finish. Too young to be approached now, but it should develop gracefully for a few years yet. 90

Andrew Jefford: Deep black-red. Some fresh oak is evident on the nose, partnering sweet, dense plum fruits to charming effect. With time in the glass, the complexity builds. Vivid and exciting flavors. Plenty of Virginia tobacco charm on the opening palate, followed by a growing sobriety of flavor as the structure of the wine begins to make itself felt; the acidity is very soft and ripe. Serralunga in sensual mood, but indubitably fine nonetheless— a wine based on outstanding fruit quality, ready to take all the scrutiny you are able to give it. Commanding tannins dominate the finish. 90