Ornellaia, Tenuta dell'
Tuscany, Italy
Bolgheri Superiore
Ornellaia
Blend
1990
$125.99
13.0%
Light violet to burnt red/orange in hue, good clarity and not truly showing its age. Earthy and minerally nose supplemented by cedar, leather, the plum to black cherry fruit consistent, the longer it sits in the glass the fuller your nostrils feel, stays on point and balanced until it finally dissolves. Medium-bodied, very acidic and much more minerally here and also with greater notes of oak toast and dill. This turns into a certain herbaceousness, keeps it lively. The red cherry, raspberry, blackberry fruit taut from start to finish. Keeps it all together on the high wire with laser-like focus. Seems to be what it is capable of, on its plateau. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, remainder Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
91 points