🇮🇹 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2005

🇮🇹 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2005

Experience the elegance of the 2005 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, a Super Tuscan wine that exemplifies refined Italian winemaking.

Critic Reviews and Scores:

• Wine Spectator: 95 points. "Displays beautiful aromas of ripe fruit, with currant, plum, and blackberry. Complex and full-bodied, with soft, polished tannins and a long, long finish. Shows a deft hand in the winemaking."

• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 93 points. "The medium-bodied 2005 Ornellaia shows plenty of delineation in its dark cherries, blueberries, spices, minerals, and crushed rocks. It offers notable finesse and clarity in an understated style."

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Deep ruby red.

• Nose: Aromas of ripe currant, plum, blackberry, complemented by hints of spice and minerals.

• Palate: Full-bodied with a harmonious balance of rich fruit flavors and polished tannins, leading to a long, elegant finish.

The Story Behind the Wine:

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, established in 1981 in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, is renowned for producing exceptional Super Tuscan wines. The 2005 vintage is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. This vintage is noted for its finesse and clarity, reflecting the estate's commitment to excellence.

Pairing Suggestions:

This distinguished red pairs wonderfully with:

• Grilled Meats: Enhances flavors of grilled steak or lamb.

• Aged Cheeses: Complements mature cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino.

• Game Dishes: Pairs well with venison or wild boar stews.

Wine Specifications:

• Variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

• Alcohol: 14%

• Serving Temperature: 18-20°C (64-68°F)

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

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