Lot 360 Details

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2006 (1)

Tuscany.
u. vts. peeling label.

The 2006 Ornellaia flows from the glass in a profound expression of ripe, dark fruit. With time in the glass layers of minerals, cassis, tar, sweet herbs and French oak emerge, adding further complexity. This harmonious Ornellaia combines the richness of the vintage with superb freshness and awesome balance. Today the wine’s sheer density almost manages to hide the tannins, but they are there, and the wine will ultimately benefit from a few years in the cellar. The 2006 Ornellaia is one of the highlights of this sensational Tuscan vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. August 2009 WA 97

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2007 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn. marked label.

WA 93

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2008 (1)

Tuscany.
u. vts. scraped label.

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

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2009 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn.

The 2009 Ornellaia caresses the palate with layers of seamless, radiant fruit. Sweet red berries, mocha, flowers, new leather and spices are some of the many notes that are layered in this sumptuous, totally beautiful wine. The 2009 stands out for its silky tannins and phenomenal overall balance. This is one of those wines that will probably enjoy a long drinking window. There is little question the ability to blend grape varieties was a huge help in this vintage. In my opinion, that is the main reason Ornellaia is a slightly more complete wine than Masseto in 2009. In one of my blind tastings, the 2009 made a very eloquent case for itself as the wine of the vintage. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. In 2009 winemaker Axel Heinz used the highest percentage of Cabernet Franc ever in Ornellaia and gave the wine less time in oak, both with the goal of preserving as much freshness as possible. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029. June 2012 WA 97

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2010 (1)

Tuscany.
u. vts.

Poured from the special anniversary bottle, the 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a truly outstanding wine that leaves a lasting memory for those who are lucky enough to enjoy it. What stands out is the absolutely seamless-seamless-seamless (yes, it's worth repeating three times) integration of its many moving parts. The wine magically transitions from cherry, spice, chocolate and espresso in one melodic and continuous loop. It exudes balance and elegance over long, delicious minutes. It is profoundly impressive. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030. Of all the grapevines planted on the Ornellaia estate, the 2010 vintage showed best results with Merlot, says Leonardo Raspini. Because the harvest was later than usual, the early-ripening grape enjoyed a slow and steady evolution. August 2013

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA VENDEMMIA D`ARTISTA ORNELLAIA IL CARISMA 2015 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn.

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA VENDEMMIA D`ARTISTA ORNELLAIA L`ELEGANZA 2013 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn.

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA VENDEMMIA D`ARTISTA ORNELLAIA L`ESSENZA 2014 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn.

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA VENDEMMIA D`ARTISTA ORNELLAIA L`INCANTO 2012 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn. marked & scraped label.

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA VENDEMMIA D`ARTISTA ORNELLAIA L`INFINITO 2011 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn. scraped label.

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA VENDEMMIA D`ARTISTA ORNELLAIA LA TENSIONE 2016 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn.

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA VENDEMMIA D`ARTISTA ORNELLAIA SOLARE 2017 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn.

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