Bruno Besa | Garnet to tawny. Open yet medicinal nose with little charm. Full body with big tannins. Finishes green and astringent. | 86

Andrew Jefford | Quite deep-hued, but clear; garnet-red to the rim, with no bricking yet. Slightly strained aromas; warm and must-like. Lacks finesse and refinement. On the palate, it is generous and full, but has some of those must-like notes and some mixed ripeness, too, giving a sweet-and-sour impression. | 83

Michael Palij | The deep color, garnet rim, and signs of oxidation indicate a Barolo for early consumption, as do the aromas of stewed fruit (fig, prune, sultana) and rum ‘n’ raisin ice-cream. | 85