Ornellaia 2018

A benchmark Super Tuscan from Bolgheri, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The bouquet is complex and elegant, with blackberry, cassis and plum interwoven with tobacco, cedar, mocha and spice. The palate is powerful yet refined, showing concentrated dark fruit, polished tannins and vibrant acidity leading into a long, harmonious finish. Careful oak maturation adds depth and finesse, creating a wine of great structure and ageing potential.

Founded in 1981, Ornellaia has become one of Italy’s most prestigious estates, producing wines that rival the finest Bordeaux blends. With vineyards overlooking the Tuscan coast, the estate combines Mediterranean warmth with precision winemaking, resulting in iconic wines celebrated for their balance, elegance and longevity.

"Closed but rippled with character, the wet stones that speak of minerality and juice, and a ton of liquorice root and red berry fruits. This is sweet through the attack and savoury on the finish, with silky tannins, no question of its complexity. Aromatics of rosemary and sage by the handful alongside raspberry leaf and charred leather as it opens fully in the glass." - 97 Pts, Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com