Good medium color. Aromatic nose of smoky red fruits and game. Sweet and velvety in the mouth, though a bit reduced; perfumed notes of violet and strawberry. A velvety, very concentrated, impeccably extracted wine with perfectly integrated acids. Finishes very long and subtle, with building but fine tannins that are in harmony with the wine's material.

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 137 on Oct-01

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/15/02

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