“Ornellaia” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019 · MAGNUM in OWC

Ornellaia | Tuscany
Ornellaia S.r.l. | Loc. Ornellaia 191 | IT 57022 Castagneto Carducci

The 2019 vintage was characterised by a changeable climate. Periods of cold and rain alternated with long periods of drought and heat. After a volatile spring and an almost perfect summer, the drop in temperatures at the end of September resulted in wines with great finesse and richness of aromas. Ornellaia 2019 ("Il Vigore" - The Life Force) is a powerful, mysterious and fascinating wine that does not reveal all its facets at the first tasting, but makes the palate curious to discover its different nuances.

Intense ruby red. Intriguing spicy and balsamic notes on the nose, including aromas of black pepper, sage and aromatic herbs. The wine is full-bodied and lively in the mouth, filling the palate with its dense and elegant tannic vein and ending with a persistent and wonderfully fresh final. Clear and firm on the palate, it only gradually reveals a terrific structure, fanning out fruit, tannins and a wonderfully harmonious acidity. One should not make the mistake of opening it too early, it will gain in elegance and depth over the years. SUPERIORE.DE

"The intense ruby red Ornellaia 2019 captivates with a seductively spicy bouquet, from which notes of black pepper, sage and herbs stand out in particular. On the palate, the wine introduces itself full-bodied and at the same time spirited, spoils with its intense, elegant tannins and finishes with a long-lasting, fresh note." Olga Fusari, Önologin

"This Ornellaia impresses already in the fragrance with a rather cool, elegant bouquet, more in the distinguished Bordeaux style instead of "Californian" as in the past. It remains true to its extremely spicy-etheric vein with wonderful Mediterranean maquis, balsamic notes and ripe red and blue fruits, but its impression is more one of elegance and freshness than concentration and pressure. On the palate, it is enormously juicy with concise density and gripping, but highly elaborate, tightly meshed tannins, a fine acidity makes it appear silky-elegant and yet also lively. This reminds not only Axel Heinz of 2015 and 2007." Weinwisser

"Rich ruby-violet. Very complex nose with notes of blackberry, cassis and elderberry, then fine spices, some cinnamon, cardamom and cedar. Polished and fine on the palate, opens with lots of fine-meshed tannin, ripe berry fruit, fireworks of spices on the back end, fine fruit melt." Falstaff

"A youthful red, concentrated and balanced, with blackberry, plum, earth and spice flavors gaining lift from the vibrant structure, while tannins envelop the lively fruit components. The finish is shored up by fine-grained tannins. This has all the components in the right place." Wine Spectator

"This is a beautiful expression of coastal Tuscany and the sunny Mediterranean. The Ornellaia 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia pours from the bottle with a specific darkness that has elements of both inky saturation and ruby highlights. The wine is saturated and rich - this is something you notice off the bat - but it also reveals a pleasing lightness or grace that is transmitted to both the bouquet and the palate. Dark fruit, pressed blackberry and plum mingle with more substantial aromas of spice, leather and sweetly cured tobacco. The tannins are beautifully managed, and the wine sports considerable heft and density on the palate that drives a very long and pleasurable mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"The aromas of blackcurrants, fresh basil and thyme, as well as cedar and sandalwood are so attractive. It’s full-bodied and very linear with tight tannins that draw you down the length of this young wine. Wet-earth and cool-stone undertones. It’s solid and so structured. A classic Ornellaia for the cellar. Try after 2027." James Suckling

"The 2019 Ornellaia is one of the most elegant wines I have ever tasted here. All the elements are so well-balanced. Dark and racy, with fabulous class and pedigree to burn, the 2019 is superb from the very first taste. Dark plum, mocha, new leather, licorice and spice build over time, but it is the wine’s stunning finesse that impresses most. The 2019 has the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon since the 2002. That very much comes through in the wine’s vibrancy and aromatic presence." Vinous

"Pure delicious fruit expression on the nose, the best and brightest black cherry aromas, so pure and defined. Supremely elegant with delicate perfume surrounding the rich fruit aromas with a dusting of vanilla and milk chocolate. Excellent tension on the palate - you feel this is so direct and pristine, the flavours just driving from start to finish in one straight push but with concentration and intensity. It's not so layered or expansive at this point but so well executed - you can feel the power. Tannins are grippy with ripe blackcurrants, a fleshy kind of texture to the palate with a hint of dry stoniness and salinity on the finish alongside liquorice and clove. So young and too young to drink but this has incredible depth, confidence and restraint. It's sleeping now." Decanter

09283419 · 1,5 l · 426,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available
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