96+ from leading Italian critic Luca Gardini:
An old-fashioned Barolo, in a classic, ‘muscular’ interpretation. On the nose, aromas of undergrowth and hints of blackberries, laurel, pepper leaf and licorice at the end. The mouth displays elegance, tautness and density: salty tannins, excellent persistence. In the aftertaste, notes of small black fruits.
Decanter says:
Schiavenza's vineyards, despite Broglio's southeast exposure, lie on an almost fully south-facing turn in the slope. Bright garnet in the glass, the wine opens up with an intense orange peel aroma along with cherry fruit and a whiff of mint in depth. Very savoury and meaty on the palate, it shows assertive, dusty yet ripe tannins typical of the cru. It's fierce and chewy due to crisp, almost zesty acidity. A great example of the austere wines typical of Serralunga, built to last.
Outstanding ratings from Suckling and Galloni, too.
