2006 Ornellaia, Tenuta dell' Ornellaia (750ml OWC)

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Vintage: 2006
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia
Vineyard:
Designation: Ornellaia
Appellation: Bolgheri Superiore
Producer: Tenuta dell’Ornellaia
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region: Bolgheri 

Tasting note: The 2006 Ornellaia flows from the glass in a profound expression of ripe, dark fruit. With time in the glass layers of minerals, cassis, tar, sweet herbs and French oak emerge, adding further complexity. This harmonious Ornellaia combines the richness of the vintage with superb freshness and awesome balance. Today the wine’s sheer density almost manages to hide the tannins, but they are there, and the wine will ultimately benefit from a few years in the cellar. The 2006 Ornellaia is one of the highlights of this sensational Tuscan vintage. (97pts. AG, Wine Advocate)

Tasted: Aug. 2009
Score: 97
Drink: 2016-26

Tasting note: Dark in color, showing loads of dark fruits on the nose, as well as licorice and berries and hints of mint and cedar. Full-bodied, with refined yet chewy tannins and a ripe berry, coffee and chocolate aftertaste. New wood barrels shine through. But it will all come together with bottle age. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best after 2012. 12,080 cases made. (95 pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: Oct 31, 2009
Score: 95
Drink: After 2012