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Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.524 ratings

9.62 pro ratings

Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.9

Initially a bit monolithic, after an hour decant the nose was sour cherry kirsch and utterly intoxicating. From entry to its incredibly long finish, velvety smooth, feminine and lithe, loaded with shades of cherry, camphor, iodine and dark chocolate-laced espresso. Just enough lively tannins to keep it taut but without a discernible crease let alone a hard edge. This was possibly the finest Super-T and among the best wines I’ve ever tasted.

Initially a bit monolithic, after an hour decant the nose was sour cherry kirsch and utterly intoxicating. From entry to its incredibly long finish, velvety smooth, feminine and lithe, loaded with shades of cherry, camphor, iodine and dark chocolate-laced espresso. Just enough lively tannins to keep it taut but without a discernible crease let alone a hard edge. This was possibly the finest Super-T and among the best wines I’ve ever tasted.

1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2021

10

Outstanding! Had a bottle at the Bimini Steakhouse at the Peppermill in Reno. Fantastic steaks.

Outstanding! Had a bottle at the Bimini Steakhouse at the Peppermill in Reno. Fantastic steaks.

Aug 4th, 2024

9.4

A winner. Needs more time but already brooding and powerful. The stuff of legends

A winner. Needs more time but already brooding and powerful. The stuff of legends

Jun 26th, 2021

9.4

Great. Still time.

Great. Still time.

May 9th, 2020

9.3

Love the Blackberry...

Love the Blackberry...

Feb 8th, 2020

9.5

Delivers!

Delivers!

Oct 20th, 2019

9.3

DAD had this 4 years ago

DAD had this 4 years ago

Nov 15th, 2020

9.7

Rick had this a year ago

Rick had this a year ago

Nov 5th, 2023

10

Kim had this 2 years ago

Kim had this 2 years ago

Aug 20th, 2023

9.8

Wally had this 2 years ago

Wally had this 2 years ago

Jan 17th, 2023