Tight, dry and still astringent, this should evolve slowly over the next 10 years. It has a bright ruby color, and it opens with a compact berry note followed by elegant tones of spice and white truffle. — (9/1/2012) —91

Here’s a very beautiful Barolo with elegant aromas of dried rose petal and pressed violets backed by more hefty aromas of prune, plum and sweet spice. A firm tannic backbone holds up the wine’s velvety texture and rich concentration.——M.L.(9/1/2011)—— 91

This base Barolo from Bel Colle opens with slightly muddled aromas of cured ham, ripe fruit and exotic spice. It scored the same as this estate’s 2007 Barbaresco Roncaglie although the finish is perhaps more elegant and refined on this wine. ——M.L.(12/1/2010)—— 88