Bouquet is intense and fragrant, with a hint of violets, cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is dry, full and vigorous, with overtones of peach. The wine has a quiet yet graceful power. 93 Points (Wine Enthusiast)
Complex spectrum of aromas, particularly of violet and blackberries. On the palate, it is full-bodied and mouth-filling, with persistent and elegant notes of plum, bitter cherry, strawberry jam and black pepper.
Fresh ripe fruit, pulp and spices provide body, structure, depth, full concentration and harmony of flavors. 91 Points (Wine Spectator)
Aug
28
2018
Super clean, with raspberry, plum and cedar aromas and flavors. Just a hint of vanilla. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Fit for a King! 95 Points (Robert Parker)
A ripe and rich Barbaresco with loads of velvety tannins, toasted oak and ripe fruit. Full-bodied, round and unctuous. 94 Points (Wine Spectator)
This is very caressing, with beautiful fruit and ripe tannins. Ripe plum with flowers and leather. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a soft-textured, ripe fruit finish. 94 Points (Wine Spectator)
Aromas of plum, berry and flowers. Full –bodied, with velvety tannins and a ripe fruit finish. Delicious and hard to resist. 90 Points (Wine Spectator)
Complex nose of blackberry, tanned leather, sandalwood and cedar. Fascinating, full-bodied, with super silky tannins and a long, long, finish. 95 Points (Wine Spectator)
Intense ruby red, this wine has subtle hints of exotic spices and ripe red fruit on the nose. On the palate it is plush, warm and full, with persistent silky and ripe tannins in the finish. 93 Points (Wine Spectator) Wine Spectator’s # 79 Wine of 2011