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2016 Ornellaia
Ornellaia, Tuscany, Italy
Drinking
PRICE TYPE: In Bond
Bottle 75cl
Case of 6 £900.00
Tasting Notes
Ornellaia 2016, dubbed “The Tension”, is a wine that effortlessly displays enticing opposing forces. Luscious ripe black fruit, deep concentrated sweet spices and mocha notes are framed by elegant and crisp acidity. The result is a wine that shows perfectly all the virtues of Bolgheri’s terroir and one that is simply a must have for Orneallaia’s lovers and collectors alike.Reviews & Scores
“The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a wine of extreme complexity and precision. It offers monumental depth with profound layers of black fruit, coffee, licorice and baking chocolate. (…) This beautiful wine is hitting the market now, but collectors will want to put it straight into their cellars for safekeeping.” 98 Points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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