Cascina Luisin Barbaresco Rabajà 2015

94 points Decanter: "The nose is subdued but shows some ripe raspberry fruit, while the attack is expansive, rich and broad, with admirable concentration. At present it's rather severe and rigid, but has ample fruit, good depth and plenty of extract, adding up to a solid and serious wine from vines with an average age of 35 years. A persistent finish. This clearly needs time. Drinking Window: 2019-2032. (May 2018)"

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2015 Barbaresco Rabajà is powerful, vibrant and energetic. Dark berry fruit, menthol, licorice and balsamic-infused flavors all develop in the glass. Medium in body and layered, the 2015 will benefit from another year or two in bottle. Even today, though, the 2015 is relatively open-knit for a young Barbaresco from Rabajà. A rush of spiced, mentholated notes fill out the finish nicely. Drink: 2020-2027. (Oct 2018)"

92 points Wine Spectator: "An elegant red, this is also firm and taut. Juicy cherry, strawberry and iron flavors are offset by gripping, dusty tannins, while a chalky sensation hosts the herb-infused finish. Best from 2022 through 2037. 860 cases made, 250 cases imported. (2/28/19)"

92 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "Wild berry, camphor, star anise and forest floor aromas lead the way. Smooth and elegant, the taut polished palate doles out dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and tobacco while fine-grained tannins provide the framework. Alcohol 14.0%. Drink: 2021–2030. (Feb 2019)"

90 points James Suckling: "A red that shows lots of cherry essence, strawberry compote and a touch of jam. Medium body, fresh acidity and a fruity finish. Drink in 2020. (9/24/18)"