2018 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia
Description
To be released in May 2017, the 2014 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia reverts to a style and personality that we have not seen in a long while. The wine shows a tight, silky and determined approach that reminds us of the Ornellaias made under the estate's previous ownership with the Marchese Lodovico Antinori in the mid-1990s. More than anything else, this has to do with the very unique characteristics of the 2014 growing season. The wine opens to a beautifully saturated and dark appearance. Thanks to the advanced age of the vines and their extensive root systems, fruit quality was well preserved despite the cool summer and late harvest. The wine shows sweet fruit nuances with blackberry and dark currant. Spice, leather and tobacco fill in the rear. The finish reveals just enough of that acidic prickle to assure an easy ten or fifteen year drinking window.
- Alcohol %: 14.5%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: Red fruits, Citrus notes, Liquorice, Mediterranean scrub
- Food Matching: Grilled red meats, Wild game, Mature cheeses, Mushroom risotto
- Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 40%, Merlot : 51%, Cabernet Franc : 7%, Petit Verdot : 2%,
Tasting note
2018年的奧拉亞波爾蓋里超級級葡萄酒，是釀酒藝術的典範。酒體呈深紅寶石色，散發出生動而濃郁的香氣，這是該年份的特色標誌。紅色水果、清新的柑橘、微妙的甘草味，以及地中海灌木叢的精華，共同編織出複雜的香氣。品嚐時，它以和諧的平衡包裹住味蕾，濃密而絲滑的單寧展現出優雅與精準。尾韻帶有明顯的酸澀感，增強了新鮮感，確保了持久的餘味。這款葡萄酒經過精心製作，是大自然恩賜與人類智慧的結合，古老的土壤和溫和的微氣候在海邊交匯。在法國橡木桶中陳年，隨著時間的推移展現出它的細膩和慷慨，承諾著一個非凡的演變。
The 2018 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore is a testament to the art of winemaking. With a deep ruby-red hue, this wine captivates with its vibrant and intense aromatic profile, a hallmark of the vintage. A medley of red fruits, zesty citrus, subtle liquorice, and the essence of Mediterranean scrub create a complex bouquet. Upon tasting, it envelops the palate with a harmonious balance of dense, silky tannins that exude elegance and precision. The finish is elevated by a pronounced tangy streak, amplifying the freshness and ensuring a persistent aftertaste. This wine, crafted with meticulous care, is a blend of nature's bounty and human ingenuity, where ancient soils and a gentle microclimate near the sea converge. Aged in French oak barriques, it unfolds its finesse and generosity over time, promising a remarkable evolution.
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