Luisin Paolin, Barbaresco 2016

94 points Wine Enthusiast
"Rose, menthol, wild herb and forest berry aromas lead the nose. Linear and elegantly structured, the savory palate is loaded with finesse, offering wild cherry extract, licorice and orange zest framed in firm, refined tannins. Bright acidity lends balance and tension. Drink 2024–2036."

94 points James Suckling
"You get a real sense of ripeness, as soon as you get a whiff of this red; blackberry essence, ripe stems, vanilla and lifted balsamic vinegar and shoe polish are out in full force. It’s on the full-bodied palate where the power really hits you — this is a chewy, full-bodied Barbaresco with unforgiving, stocky tannins and densely packed dark fruit. Don’t tread lightly here, but expect a powerhouse of fruit and tannin! Drink from 2023."

93 points Wine Spectator
"Strawberry, cherry, eucalyptus and mineral flavors highlight this slim yet flavorful red. Balanced and refined, featuring a resonant finish packed with lively tannins. Best from 2022 through 2040. 750 cases made, 105 cases imported."

Jancis Robinson
"Tasted blind. Deep ruby. Fine, marasca and wild-strawberry cherry nose with minerally hints and perhaps already a little evolved. Generous and mouth-filling, and with good acidity and finely sculpted grainy tannins. Long and can already be approached. 17/20 points. (WS)"