Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia 2008

Ornellaia, Sassicaia and Gaja are the three top wineries that come to mind when I think about quality Italian wines.  This winery was part of the Antinori  but is not owned by Robert Mondavi and Marchesi de'Frescobaldi.  When compared to Sassicaia this wine has more in common with Latour as it has up front power.  The team at Ornellaia are very selective in the winery, only allowing the best material to make it into the final blend.  This results in pure wine gold in the bottle.

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia 2008

What a brute of a wine as the flavours of blackberries, licorice and roasted meats slowly unfold in front on me.  The wine smells almost sweet with the amount of fruit that they have crammed into this wine but once this gorgeous liquid touches my mouth it explodes with savoury coffee beans and dried sour cherry goodness. It tastes so sophisticated now but it is a little too tight for full enjoyment.  Everything is in the right place and will seduce the senses when it is ready to come out to play in 2018.


Alcohol: 15%
Price: $240
Rated: 95+
Drink: 2018 - 2030
Importer: Negociants