Decanter (94)- "An historic artisanal vermouth revived in 2012, possessing earthy liquorice root lifted by citrus peel. Concentrated, smooth and mildly bitter with integrated notes of Mediterranean herbs, grapefruit, cardamom and bay laurel."
International Wine Review (93)- "Light brown color. Spicy, coffee and date notes show on the nose with hints of licorice and citrus. Sensual and creamy on the palate with flavors that mirror the nose. Made from a white wine base of Cortese and Italian brandy infused with 31 aromatics including bay laurel, cinnamon, angelica, rhubarb roots, various citrus peels, sandal wood and bark of China. RS 180 g/L, 17% alc."
The Fifty Best (Gold )- "Double Gold Metal Nose: Cherry, cherry cola, cola, cane sugar, demerara, dark brown sugar, dark berries, plum, peach, orange, grapefruit rind, herbaceous, herbs, licorice, peanut, nutmeg, warm spice, aromatic ash, birch, cedar, oak, woody, red wine, complex. Palate: Stewed prunes, fruit leather, berry, cherry, cherry cola, cola, demerara, maple, apple, lemon, lime peel, honeysuckle, marzipan, ginger, licorice, clove, sweet over herbs, sweet cedar, pine, oak, cherry wood, well balanced, jammy mouthfeel, rich. Finish: Cherry, berry, pear, prune marmalade, cola, maple, honey from the hive, herbaceous, grape must, nutmeg, clove, lingering spice, pleasant sweetness, smooth, nice, rich. "
