97 points “There is certainly plenty to look forward to. Readers should expect a silky aromatic Ornellaia in line with vintages such as 2004 that are more about finesse than raw power. This is the first time in which Merlot drives the blend in Ornellaia.” – Antonio Galloni
97 points “So aromatic and complex with blackcurrants blueberries fresh violets and lavender on the nose. Some graphite and iodine too. Medium to full body with firm chewy tannins that are polished and refined yet the palate is so long and refined. This is an Ornellaia with strength in elegance.” – James Suckling
97 points “This is such a charismatic wine abundant and packed full of flavour while refined and precise. The palate has barely-there tannins that glide across the tongue underpinned by milk chocolate leather almost-sour cherries blackcurrants and liquorice spicing. Freshness and persistence balanced by density and silkiness.” – Decanter
97 points “Pure rich and seductive fruits in that generous way that Ornellaia has with the most gorgeous smoky character. It is full of life and nuance and so moreish. Teases with its ability to give and take structured yet soft powerful but finessed full of leather vanilla bean raspberry red cherry tar.” – Jane Anson
The practically unanimous reviews from the critics rather speak for themselves when it comes to the stunning Ornellaia 2018. Tenuta dell’Ornellaia transcends even the trickiest of vintages but in a great vintage like this where “the watchwords seem to be silkiness elegance and some surprising freshness” according to Jancis Robinson they can create something truly spectacular. The wine is gorgeously lively fresh intense and silky offering blackberries crème de cassis blueberries black olive mocha toasted hazelnuts chocolate roasted herbs cedar tobacco leather and elegant spices. This highly revered vintage will make Ornellaia 2018 a considerable collectors’ item as will the unusual blend of 51% Merlot 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. But we have very few bottles so if you want to secure one you’ll need to be quick.
Ornellaia is one of Tuscany’s most iconic wines and in the words of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate it’s “one of Italy’s blue-chip properties”. Founded in 1981 by Lodovico Antinori brother of Piero who created Tignanello control passed to Robert Mondavi and then on to Frescobaldi but despite this tumultuous history its popularity has never wavered. Located in Bolgheri in Maremma Ornellaia is a Bordeaux-inspired blend and one of the ultimate Super Tuscans. What makes it so exciting is that the blend can vary quite theatrically making it a many-faceted wine to collect.
SKU No.: 3694151
Style No.: 876478
Region: Tuscany
Grapes: Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon,Cabernet Franc
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
97 points “There is certainly plenty to look forward to. Readers should expect a silky aromatic Ornellaia in line with vintages such as 2004 that are more about finesse than raw power. This is the first time in which Merlot drives the blend in Ornellaia.” – Antonio Galloni
97 points “So aromatic and complex with blackcurrants blueberries fresh violets and lavender on the nose. Some graphite and iodine too. Medium to full body with firm chewy tannins that are polished and refined yet the palate is so long and refined. This is an Ornellaia with strength in elegance.” – James Suckling
97 points “This is such a charismatic wine abundant and packed full of flavour while refined and precise. The palate has barely-there tannins that glide across the tongue underpinned by milk chocolate leather almost-sour cherries blackcurrants and liquorice spicing. Freshness and persistence balanced by density and silkiness.” – Decanter
97 points “Pure rich and seductive fruits in that generous way that Ornellaia has with the most gorgeous smoky character. It is full of life and nuance and so moreish. Teases with its ability to give and take structured yet soft powerful but finessed full of leather vanilla bean raspberry red cherry tar.” – Jane Anson
The practically unanimous reviews from the critics rather speak for themselves when it comes to the stunning Ornellaia 2018. Tenuta dell’Ornellaia transcends even the trickiest of vintages but in a great vintage like this where “the watchwords seem to be silkiness elegance and some surprising freshness” according to Jancis Robinson they can create something truly spectacular. The wine is gorgeously lively fresh intense and silky offering blackberries crème de cassis blueberries black olive mocha toasted hazelnuts chocolate roasted herbs cedar tobacco leather and elegant spices. This highly revered vintage will make Ornellaia 2018 a considerable collectors’ item as will the unusual blend of 51% Merlot 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. But we have very few bottles so if you want to secure one you’ll need to be quick.
Ornellaia is one of Tuscany’s most iconic wines and in the words of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate it’s “one of Italy’s blue-chip properties”. Founded in 1981 by Lodovico Antinori brother of Piero who created Tignanello control passed to Robert Mondavi and then on to Frescobaldi but despite this tumultuous history its popularity has never wavered. Located in Bolgheri in Maremma Ornellaia is a Bordeaux-inspired blend and one of the ultimate Super Tuscans. What makes it so exciting is that the blend can vary quite theatrically making it a many-faceted wine to collect.
SKU No.: 3694151
Style No.: 876478