Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany 2016 – Special Edition Bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon 51%
Merlot 27%
Cabernet Franc 18%
Petit Verdot 4%
32 months aging, 20 months in oak( 70% new oak and 30% once-used oak), 12 months in bottle
The desire to nurture the Estate’s exceptional qualities has shaped Ornellaia’s philosophy since the beginning. Ornellaia is a cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot and the faithful expression of unique terroir developed in harmony with nature.
A particularly dark and young colour is the prelude to a complex nose of black berries, spices and cedar. The palate is rich and dense, balanced by a refined and firm tannic structure, lifted by a juicy and bright acidity.
Wine Advocate 98
James Suckling 98
Wine Spectator 96
Antonio Galloni 96+
Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2016
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
21 months aging
The desire to nurture the Estate’s exceptional qualities has shaped Ornellaia’s philosophy since the beginning. Ornellaia Bianco is a blend with a majority of Sauvignon Blanc coming from three small vineyards that have demonstrated their remarkable capacity to express the unique character of Ornellaia.
Although typically dry and sunny, 2016 has benefitted from beautiful conditions for the ripening, particularly cool nights, favourable to the aromatic expression and acidity, while the absence of summer rain has led to rich and concentrated grapes. All these elements flow into a great version of Ornellaia Bianco. Golden colour, perfectly ripe citrus fruit and minerals on the nose. On the palate the wine literally spreads out to coat the palate with its richness, while a steely and juicy acidity refreshes the finish.
Wine Advocate 95
Wine Spectator 90
James Suckling 99
Antonio Galloni 93-95
Le Serre Nuove Dell ‘Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC, Tuscany 2016
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Dark in colour, the wine shows a charming nose of perfectly ripe red fruit and spices.