“Structured and loaded with finesse, this stunning red opens with scents of perfumed berry, rose petal, baking spice and a balsamic note. The focused palate delivers juicy black cherry, ground pepper, anise and tobacco alongside firm but refined tannins. It has great length, closing on a mineral note. Drink 2018–2028.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2015

“The 2012 Barbaresco Albesani Santo Stefano is the richest of these three Barbarescos from Castello di Neive. The warmth of the vintage is evident, but so is the pure pedigree of this famous hillside site in Neive. Blood orange, spice, wild flowers, mint and leather all open up in a striking, explosive Barbaresco endowed with real class. If opened young, the 2012 needs a lot of air. Hopefully readers will put away a few bottles, though. My sense is that this wine still has a lot to say.”
— Vinous, Dec 2015