90/100 PP
"A proprietary red wine made from a blend of equal parts Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Barbera, the 1997 Pin vino da tavola presents an outstanding combination of concentrated...
90/100 PP
"The 1997 Merlot (which is nearly as good as the Reserve offering) exhibits a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a superb nose of chocolate, cocoa, cherries, and smoky, e...
90-91/100 vinous
"Bright ruby-red. Cooler aromas of black raspberry and game. Lush, thick and seamless; also grapey and unevolved but doesn't possess quite the urgency of flavor of the '98....
90/100 vinous.com
"Deep red-ruby color. Quintessential Graves aromas of raspberry, leather, tobacco, roasted nuts, hot bricks, and minerals. Sweet and intensely flavored for the vintage; fles...