Three Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "As in every edition, the Barbaresco Sorì Burdin is the flagship label, even more so in the 2004 version. This elegant, well-made wine best delivers all the potential of nebbiolo grown in this perfectly suited location. In fact, our tasters had no hesitation in awarding Three Glasses. (2008)"

92 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "I remember visiting Fontanabianca and proprietor Aldo Pola as his 2004 Barbarescos were fermenting right after the harvest. The perfumes emanating from the winery were heavenly. Pola’s 2004 Barbaresco Sori Burdin has turned out beautifully. It is a big, authoritative Barbaresco loaded with super-ripe red fruit, macerated cherries, menthol, minerals, flowers and spices. Endowed with notable weight and a layered texture, it offers outstanding concentration and fine, well-integrated tannins. This is a terrific effort from Fontanabianca. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. (Oct 2007)"

91 points Wine Spectator: "Has very floral aromas of fresh rose, raspberry, blackberry and strawberry. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and bright acidity. Long and caressing. A balanced red. Not obvious. Best after 2011. 350 cases made. (12/15/07)"