Nicolas Belfrage: Medium-deep and youthful; attractive. Woodsmoke and truffle hinted at on the nose; also scent. Rich, ripe morello cherry and spice on the palate; medium acid and correct tannic hit on the finish, which suggests it will get better through the years, though you could happily drink it now. Impressive length. Very much a wine of the vintage. 90

Bruno Besa: Deep garnet to tawny rim. Open, mature, fruit-driven nose. Clean with small red fruits and hints of road tar. Soft full-bodied palate, well balanced by the refined tannins. Long and clean. This should gain complexity with age. Wait and see? 90

Andrew Jefford: Very deep black-red. Quite a sweetly oaky scent, with rich plums beneath. Sweetly plummy, with plenty of contemporary appeal. Well made, and the dignity of the fruit swings into control on the mid-palate, and the structure continues to add seriousness and refinement on to the finish. Not one for the traditionalists, but an exuberant, satisfying, and concentrated glass of Barolo from good vineyards. A soft licorice darkness descends at the end. I would enjoy drinking this very much. 86