Wine Notes
With the scorching summer heat of 2009 Ornellaia’s expertise at blending to get the best out of the crop was tested and they certainly succeeded. This is well-balanced with great concentration but has retained a freshness necessary to keep it vibrant.
Producer Notes
Founded in the mid-1980’s, Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia, started by producing a Bordeaux blend that focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with occasional additions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The vineyard that produces Ornellaia borders that of its famous Super Tuscan neighbour, Sassicaia in the Maremma district on the coast of Tuscany. The combination of the maritime climate and the Bordeaux grapes make this a fairly major wine and one that should be given at least 10-15 years of bottle age depending on the vintage.
Tenutta Dell’ Ornellaia also produce a second wine from the Ornellaia grapes called Le Serre Nuove, as well as Le Volte a Sangiovese blend. They also own the highly regarded Masseto vineyard.
Vintage Notes
2009 was a very good vintage in Tuscany
Other wines from Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia
1997 Ornellaia: £390
2009 Ornellaia: £245
2010 Ornellaia (150cl): £785
2013 Ornellaia: £210
2014 Ornellaia: £180
2016 Ornellaia: £280
2018 Le Serre Nuove: £62
2019 Le Serre Nuove: £69
2020 Ornellaia: £200
2020 Le Serre Nuove: £55
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