Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Piedmont Report in Issue 2, April 2005 Dark translucent ruby. Evolved nose of stewed fruits, spices, and balsam. The 1998 is softer and rounder than the 1999, while maintaining great structure and length on the palate, finishing with robust tannins. Today it comes across as a more complete wine.

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 160

Rating for Italy-Piedmont: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

leather, cocoa.