Lot 445
TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA ORNELLAIA 1999 (1 HF. BT.) WA 94
TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA ORNELLAIA 2000 (7 HF. BT.)
TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA ORNELLAIA 2008 (2 HF. BT.) WA 97
Lot 445 Details
TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA ORNELLAIA 1999 (1 hf. bt.)
Tuscany.
u. vts. scuffed and wrinkled label
The 1999 Ornellaia demonstrates immediately the superiority of the vintage in its dark, blackish color, powerful and expansive nose of cassis, graphite, tar, and Mediterranean herbs, and its rich, concentrated, and deep flavors, sizeable but very supple as well. Drink: 2005-2022. April 2004 WA 94
TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA ORNELLAIA 2000 (7 hf. bt.)
Tuscany.
u. 3 x bn. 4 x vts. 2 x stained labels. 5 x scuffed labels. 7 x wrinkled labels. 1 x peeling label
TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA ORNELLAIA 2008 (2 hf. bt.)
Tuscany.
u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x scuffed labels
The 2008 Ornellaia continues to blossom in the bottle. Dark cherries, chocolate, espresso, blackberries and mocha are just some of the many notes that explode from the glass. A rich tapestry of licorice, tar and camphor notes develop in the glass, adding considerable complexity. The 2008 is a huge, structured Ornellaia endowed with massive structure. It has come together beautifully since the early days when it was a tannic beast. Readers who can be patient will be rewarded with a spectacular bottle of wine. This is a fabulous showing. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033. June 2012 WA 97