Nicolas Belfrage: Light and bright, with a tawny edge. Vinous, slightly smoky aroma of good persistence; herby, attractive. Warm, inviting palate of some tannic grip but overridden by juicy acid and penetrating flavor. Medium expansion in the mouth, good length. Almost ready for drinking, but reasonable structure. 89

Bruno Besa: Transparent garnet to brick, orange. Open, complex, mineral nose, with rosewater, small black fruits, and dried herbs—restrained and inviting. Medium to full body, a touch bitter, and a slightly simple palate. Classic Barolo, a touch green on the finish. 87

Andrew Jefford: Light, clear garnet, gently earthy, mushroomy nose; humus in a dry autumn. Lots of perfumed lift and grace, yet at the same time gravely expressive, somehow—a seriousness behind the charm. Becomes just slightly candied and grassy after a little while in the glass, but these are still impressive aromatics. Deep, accessible, graceful, open, strawberry, and red plum fruit lent complexity by tobacco and plant essences. A beguiling and unintimidating Barolo, beautifully tapered and resolved; ready to drink now, though it will certainly hold well, too. 88