Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
Bolgheri Red Bordeaux Blend
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, ItalyOpened 4-5 hours. The nose and palate were so dominated by oak that it was difficult for me to get past, YMMV.
Very polished and high quality fruit that is buried beneath the surface , will it integrate with the oak at some point and reach its full potential? I am not totally convinced to what degree it will.
Opened 4-5 hours. The nose and palate were so dominated by oak that it was difficult for me to get past, YMMV.
Very polished and high quality fruit that is buried beneath the surface , will it integrate with the oak at some point and reach its full potential? I am not totally convinced to what degree it will.

In a very dumb and closed phase. Dark fruit core underneath that is trapped in adolescence.
In a very dumb and closed phase. Dark fruit core underneath that is trapped in adolescence.
Aug 24th, 2017Bright dark red color. Nice red fruit and balsamic aromas. Fresh and crisp Tannic and very pleasant long aftertaste.
Bright dark red color. Nice red fruit and balsamic aromas. Fresh and crisp Tannic and very pleasant long aftertaste.
Jun 22nd, 2016
M+ intensity. Red and black fruit. Baking spice, violet, earth and some Brett. M+ chalky tannin and body. M- acid. Tart fruit and spice. Needs a little time.
M+ intensity. Red and black fruit. Baking spice, violet, earth and some Brett. M+ chalky tannin and body. M- acid. Tart fruit and spice. Needs a little time.
Feb 26th, 2016Big bold cassis, dried berry, tobacco leather and cocoa
Big bold cassis, dried berry, tobacco leather and cocoa
Feb 4th, 2016
Big and showy. The '12 is remarkably open right now. Crushed blueberry, roasted espresso bean, graphite.
Big and showy. The '12 is remarkably open right now. Crushed blueberry, roasted espresso bean, graphite.
Nov 13th, 2015







