Doug Powers

9.6

Got 90% of the cork extracted before it broke because the last part stuck to the inside of the neck. Ended up decanting about 3 hours ago (through cheesecloth), but OMG, simply soaring dark fruits, floral, and lovely road tar as well, this is still somewhat primary fruit wise, but tannins and structure are now soft, supple and broad in its flavors, very long, lingering finish, great Cru Barbaresco!!! — 24 days ago

with Jim

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Hi everyone! This is lovely (rare descriptor for me). Medium red brick color, medium plus body, medium plus alcohol but subtle. Nice acidity, and tannins make this absolutely drinkable right now-- 8/26/25 my 58th birthday, forgot to give everyone my new Miami address for bottled gifts 😜 . Certainly floral notes on both the nose and palate, but not rose, some cedar overtones, with an enjoyable minerality. It's lovely because it all comes together like a beautiful gift basket (pun not intended) that would impress a royal lady, but stand up proud for a gentleman. It will improve, but you don't have to let it!

93+ points — a month ago

GaryWEdwards

9.5

Yep. Magic — 12 days ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

Terrific Nerello, very adorable cassis hints. Tannins quite present. Needs additional cellartime — a month ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Better than when I had it a couple years ago. Wouldn’t have guessed it was 15.5% until I read my previous review. Very nice rich fruit, but not jammy or stewed at all. The good acid really holds it all together. — 2 months ago

Craig Matthews

9.3

Dry, light, earthy. Quite nice. — 2 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Nearly 8 years old and the acidity is still off the charts. Love it. Little smoky note on the nose and rocky notes at the end—so volcano. Lots of cherry with a bit of raspberry zip in the middle. Moderate-minus tannins. Wish it lingered longer. — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Ok. Not worth the hype nor the price. — a month ago

Angelo Casagrande

8.9

Soft, fairly light wine with mild tannins. Lot of cherry, bit of tobacco and licorice; didn’t find it all that fragrant, but it is a good value. Would go with a wide range of foods. — 2 months ago

Carter White

9.1

Super dry, orchard and citrus, floral and mineral notes, lively. — 2 months ago