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2013 Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Ready, but will keep
Monica Larner
96/100
James Suckling
98/100
Product: 20138012094
2013 Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

Description

Ornellaia is located in one of the world’s most exciting wine regions: Bolgheri. A breathtaking avenue lined by towering cypress trees leads inland from the Aurelia, the old Roman coastal road, up to the walls of Bolgheri’s medieval hamlet. From the village, the view extends far out to sea and on a clear day the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago and Corsica can be seen. Often spoken of in the same breath as Sassicaia, in reality the wines couldn’t be more different. Ornellaia is made from all four of the main Bordeaux varieties, with Merlot playing the supporting role to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Lots of power, concentration and a depth of ripe fruit are the hallmarks of this wine, which is rounded off with a full, tannic structure. Built to impress, this will age well. Drink 2019-2028.
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2013
Alcohol % 14
Maturity Ready, but will keep
Body Full Bodied
Producer Ornellaia

Critics reviews

Monica Larner 96/100
This wine will be released in May 2016. The 2013 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is an integrated and seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Alex Heinz tells me that 2013 was a difficult vintage especially towards the early part of the growing season. It balanced out during the summer and allowed for steady ripening of fruit before the harvest. But 2013 was not as hot as 2011 and 2012 overall, and this edition of Ornellaia is beautifully tonic and shapely as a result. The bouquet is very developed in terms of aromas this year with beautiful notes of dark fruit, tobacco and spice. Those perfumes are just gorgeous. The mouthfeel is similarly intense with tannins that are still young, but are already silky and linear in nature. This vintage promises a long aging future.Monica Larner - 30/10/2015
Monica Larner, RobertParker.com (Oct 2015)
James Suckling 98/100
Amazing graphite and violet aromas with dark fruits. Medium to full body, ultra-velvety tannins and a long and beautiful finish. Formed and tight. I love the fresh ginger underneath it all. This has a cool profile to the wine. So approachable yet has wonderful length. james_suckling - jamessuckling_com - July 2016
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Jul 2016)

About this wine

Ornellaia

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia is located in one of the world’s most exciting wine regions: Bolgheri. A breathtaking avenue lined by towering cypress trees leads inland from the Aurelia, the old Roman coastal road, up to the walls of Bolgheri’s medieval hamlet. From the village the view extends far out to sea and on a clear day the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago and Corsica can be seen. The mild maritime climate and  the lush Mediterranean vegetation leave an imprint upon the character of the wines. Tenuta dell’Ornellaia's unique territory guides all aspects of production: limited quantities to ensure maximum quality, attention to every detail, selective hand harvesting, microvinification and ageing.
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