Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Tenuta Dell'ornellaia 2011

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There are 3 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 99/100 with the following review:

A near perfect wine. This has incredible body and structure. Ready to drink now or in 2050 depending on how you like it. Lots of bold blackberry and plum skin with nice baking spice, cedar, camphor and liquorice notes. There’s cigar tobacco and herb mixed in as well. The length and the fine-grained tannins are what makes this wine so appealing. 99 Points.

Philippe Perreault reviewed this wine as follows:

It's a blend of %1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot!

Deep Purple color with notes of oak, graphite, chocolate, spice and black currant!

The wine is bitter, full-bodied and very long on the palate!

Pair it with a rack of lamb with mushroom sauce!

Serve it at 15-17 degrees.
I suggest to pour it in carafe at less 45 minutes!

Can be aged up to 15 years!

Marco Giovanetti rated this wine as 98/100 with the following review:

Young and austere primal nose reminding of dry black fruits with indian spices. Also graphite with expresso beans and dark chocolate notes. In the mouth, rather lush but in a brilliant way. Great intensity of flavors combined with a fresh acidity, give this wine the tools to evolve into something more beautiful in the next two decades away

Natalie's Review

Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Tenuta Dell'ornellaia 2011, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Dark, complex, moody and deep: this wine is for collectors (and those with trust funds). It's a spectacular vintage from one of Italy's most cult producers. This baby needs a lot more cellar time, even if you are celebrating your Google stock cash in. Restraint people. Drink: 2016-2028. 722470 14.50% XD 750 mL $189.95 Score: 97/100. October 25, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

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