“... deep ruby-colored, fragrant wine with intense aromas of cedar, cherry jam, tobacco, and herbs. Full-bodied and expansive, with layers of sweet fruit ... a monument to the heights Nebbiolo can achieve! It is refreshing that Bruno Giacosa, the quiet and dignified winemaking genius of Neive, is the least promotion-conscious winemaker in Italy. Justifiably, he prefers to let his wines do the talking for him.”

“Out of this world. A triumph. Not very dark in color, but shows loads of smoky tobacco, grilled meat and ripe fruit. Full-bodied, with huge, ripe, velvety tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes. Seductive wine....”