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🇮🇹 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2008

🇮🇹 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2008

$450.00 USD
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🇮🇹 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2008

Experience the exceptional 2008 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, a Super Tuscan wine that exemplifies the pinnacle of Italian winemaking.

Critic Reviews and Scores:

  • James Suckling: 97 points. "This is a racy and intense red with currant and blackberry character. Full body, with fine tannins and a long, long finish. Beautifully crafted."

  • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 96 points. "The 2008 Ornellaia is a wine of exceptional balance and elegance. It shows remarkable harmony in its dark fruit, mocha, spices, and licorice, with a long, refined finish."

Tasting Notes:

  • Color: Deep garnet red.

  • Nose: Aromas of dried cherries, blackberries, ripe plums, and licorice, with hints of dried herbs, milk chocolate, earth, and leather.

  • Palate: Dry, medium to full-bodied with medium acidity and well-integrated tannins. Flavors mirror the nose, leading to a balanced, complex, and long 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 2008 vintage is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The grapes were hand-harvested and underwent meticulous selection. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in oak barriques. The wine was aged for about 20 months in barriques and an additional 10 months in the bottle before release. This vintage is celebrated for its balance, complexity, and aging potential, 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:

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