Good medium red. Aromas of plum, licorice, tar and herbs; hints at syrupy superripeness without coming across as decadent. Then lush and rich in the mouth; soft in the middle but maintains good verve. Very full, smooth, elegantly styled Barolo, with near-roasted notes of plum and tar. Finishes with big but fine tannins and very good chocolatey persistence. -Stephen Tanzer, (International Wine Cellar) (Nov/Dec 2004)" 90 points
"The Barolo '99 is excellent on all fronts, and eschews muscularity for finesse and full fruit." -Gambero Rosso,
IWC 90