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Tuscany | 3 | 94 (JS) |
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€155.59 |
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James Suckling (94)Fascinating aromas of stone, wet concrete and dark fruit. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A structured and firm wine. Give it two or three years to soften. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€389.74 |
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James Suckling (98)Plenty of ripe blackberry and incense. Opens up beautifully in the glass. So perfumed. Full body and seamless tannins that coat your palate with a silky texture. Wonderfully framed with complex fruit. Drink in 2021 but already gorgeous. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€468.94 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Brooding and dark, with a nicely compact core, the 2016 Orma shows generous concentration and good density at the back. The mouthfeel is rich and thickly textured. The wine produces notes of green olive, black olive, caper and smoke. The blend here is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. This is a powerful wine with 15% alcohol that underlines its potency. Some 30,000 bottles were made |
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Tuscany | 36 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€253.02 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€516.85 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€400.54 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€406.54 |
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James Suckling (97)This is a tight and powerful Orma with solid tannins that beautifully frame the fruit in the wine. Full-bodied and focused with intense structure and fruit character. Perhaps the best Orma ever. Give this four or five years to open. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 100 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€345.34 |
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James Suckling (97)Tobacco, sage and rosemary come through nicely, together with redcurrants and cassis. Full-bodied, yet polished, with a solid and dense center-palate. Tight at the end now, but will open nicely. Needs two or three years to develop. 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€367.19 |
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James Suckling (97)The cabernet sauvignon character comes through nicely in this red, particularly on the palate, with currants, both red and black, as well as dried flowers and cedar. Some lead pencil as well. Medium body, with polish, finesse and beauty. Lovely length and grace. This is a move towards better balance and energy for Orma. One to watch. A blend of mostly merlot with cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Best after 2026, but already a very attractive young wine. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€849.76 |
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Wine Spectator (93)An outstanding discovery. Ripe and tannic, with lots of tobacco flavor to add depth to the raisin and cherry flavors. Supple, harmonious and complex, a bit tough, built like a claret for long-term aging. Try it in 1993 to see how it is developing. 1,000 cases made. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,870.38 |
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Vinous (94)(60% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot and 15% cabernet franc) Very dark ruby with a purplish core. Red and black fruits mingle with spicy clove on the nose, followed by raspberry jam, chocolate and cinnamon on the palate. Even fresher and more delineated than the 1999 bottling, with superb focus and concentration. Very ripe tannins envelop the back end, which is underscored by a distinct mineral component and a hint of bell pepper. Succulent and classy at the same time. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WS) |
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€870.79 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Dark ruby-purple in color, with complex aromas of dark chocolate, cola, vanilla, cedar and currant. Full-bodied yet ultrarefined, with dense, seamless, caressing tannins. Everything is in the right proportion. Superb. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€4,536.78 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Dark ruby-purple in color, with complex aromas of dark chocolate, cola, vanilla, cedar and currant. Full-bodied yet ultrarefined, with dense, seamless, caressing tannins. Everything is in the right proportion. Superb. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,079.59 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2009 Ornellaia caresses the palate with layers of seamless, radiant fruit. Sweet red berries, mocha, flowers, new leather and spices are some of the many notes that are layered in this sumptuous, totally beautiful wine. The 2009 stands out for its silky tannins and phenomenal overall balance. This is one of those wines that will probably enjoy a long drinking window. There is little question the ability to blend grape varieties was a huge help in this vintage. In my opinion, that is the main reason Ornellaia is a slightly more complete wine than Masseto in 2009. In one of my blind tastings, the 2009 made a very eloquent case for itself as the wine of the vintage. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. In 2009 winemaker Axel Heinz used the highest percentage of Cabernet Franc ever in Ornellaia and gave the wine less time in oak, both with the goal of preserving as much freshness as possible. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€1,557.59 |
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Vinous (97)Another dark, intense wine, the 2011 Ornellaia boasts superb depth, richness and power. Here, too, the 2011 has tightened up quite a bit over the last six months. Today, the searing tannins are quite prominent, giving the 2011 an element of gravitas and muscle that argues for cellaring. How long? I am not sure, but the 2011 is built for the long haul. Savory herbs, new leather, menthol and cloves resonate on the huge finish. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
€122.00 |
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James Suckling (94)Fascinating aromas of stone, wet concrete and dark fruit. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A structured and firm wine. Give it two or three years to soften. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€301.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Plenty of ripe blackberry and incense. Opens up beautifully in the glass. So perfumed. Full body and seamless tannins that coat your palate with a silky texture. Wonderfully framed with complex fruit. Drink in 2021 but already gorgeous. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€367.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Brooding and dark, with a nicely compact core, the 2016 Orma shows generous concentration and good density at the back. The mouthfeel is rich and thickly textured. The wine produces notes of green olive, black olive, caper and smoke. The blend here is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. This is a powerful wine with 15% alcohol that underlines its potency. Some 30,000 bottles were made |
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Tuscany | 36 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
€195.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
€399.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
€310.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€315.00 |
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James Suckling (97)This is a tight and powerful Orma with solid tannins that beautifully frame the fruit in the wine. Full-bodied and focused with intense structure and fruit character. Perhaps the best Orma ever. Give this four or five years to open. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 100 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€264.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Tobacco, sage and rosemary come through nicely, together with redcurrants and cassis. Full-bodied, yet polished, with a solid and dense center-palate. Tight at the end now, but will open nicely. Needs two or three years to develop. 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€283.00 |
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James Suckling (97)The cabernet sauvignon character comes through nicely in this red, particularly on the palate, with currants, both red and black, as well as dried flowers and cedar. Some lead pencil as well. Medium body, with polish, finesse and beauty. Lovely length and grace. This is a move towards better balance and energy for Orma. One to watch. A blend of mostly merlot with cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Best after 2026, but already a very attractive young wine. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
€701.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)An outstanding discovery. Ripe and tannic, with lots of tobacco flavor to add depth to the raisin and cherry flavors. Supple, harmonious and complex, a bit tough, built like a claret for long-term aging. Try it in 1993 to see how it is developing. 1,000 cases made. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,540.00 |
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Vinous (94)(60% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot and 15% cabernet franc) Very dark ruby with a purplish core. Red and black fruits mingle with spicy clove on the nose, followed by raspberry jam, chocolate and cinnamon on the palate. Even fresher and more delineated than the 1999 bottling, with superb focus and concentration. Very ripe tannins envelop the back end, which is underscored by a distinct mineral component and a hint of bell pepper. Succulent and classy at the same time. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WS) |
In Bond
€718.00 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Dark ruby-purple in color, with complex aromas of dark chocolate, cola, vanilla, cedar and currant. Full-bodied yet ultrarefined, with dense, seamless, caressing tannins. Everything is in the right proportion. Superb. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WS) |
In Bond
€3,750.00 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Dark ruby-purple in color, with complex aromas of dark chocolate, cola, vanilla, cedar and currant. Full-bodied yet ultrarefined, with dense, seamless, caressing tannins. Everything is in the right proportion. Superb. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,710.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2009 Ornellaia caresses the palate with layers of seamless, radiant fruit. Sweet red berries, mocha, flowers, new leather and spices are some of the many notes that are layered in this sumptuous, totally beautiful wine. The 2009 stands out for its silky tannins and phenomenal overall balance. This is one of those wines that will probably enjoy a long drinking window. There is little question the ability to blend grape varieties was a huge help in this vintage. In my opinion, that is the main reason Ornellaia is a slightly more complete wine than Masseto in 2009. In one of my blind tastings, the 2009 made a very eloquent case for itself as the wine of the vintage. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. In 2009 winemaker Axel Heinz used the highest percentage of Cabernet Franc ever in Ornellaia and gave the wine less time in oak, both with the goal of preserving as much freshness as possible. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,275.00 |
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Vinous (97)Another dark, intense wine, the 2011 Ornellaia boasts superb depth, richness and power. Here, too, the 2011 has tightened up quite a bit over the last six months. Today, the searing tannins are quite prominent, giving the 2011 an element of gravitas and muscle that argues for cellaring. How long? I am not sure, but the 2011 is built for the long haul. Savory herbs, new leather, menthol and cloves resonate on the huge finish. |
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Italian grapes, such as Sangiovese, Cortese and Nebbiolo, produce many excellent wines. Yet they are not as well known or as widely planted abroad as their French counterparts. This is changing. Italian wine has gathered the strength and self confidence it needed and they are embracing their own viticultural diversity to great success.
