Dark red with ruby highlights. Classic, perfumed nose combines dark fruits, rose petal, spices and licorice. Lush, rich and fine-grained, with captivating inner-mouth aromatic character and terrific thrust and grip. The suave, horizontal tannins saturate the palate and coat the front teeth. A Barolo with superb sweetness and length. 93 points. Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.