🇮🇹 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2020

🇮🇹 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2020

Experience the harmonious blend of the 2020 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, a Super Tuscan wine that exemplifies the art of Italian winemaking.

Critic Reviews and Scores:

• James Suckling: 98 points. "Alluring aromas of lead pencil and currants with crushed stone and iodine. Full-bodied with hemmed-in tannins that are tight and focused. Very fresh and energetic with wonderful length and intensity for this vintage. Needs four or five years to come together. Better in 2028 and onwards.

• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 95 points. "The 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It opens to an impenetrable, full-bodied approach with dark fruit, pencil shaving, toasted oak, Spanish cedar, campfire ash, and iron ore. For sure, this is an especially concentrated and oak-driven vintage of this iconic wine. It absolutely requires more aging time."

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Deep, lustrous crimson.

• Nose: Alluring aromas of lead pencil, currants, crushed stone, and iodine.

• Palate: Full-bodied with tight, focused tannins. Flavors of dark fruit, complemented by notes of mocha, spices, and new leather, leading to a fresh, energetic, 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 2020 vintage is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. 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:

• Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

• Alcohol: 14.5%

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

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

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