| Country | |
|---|---|
| Region | Toscana |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Producer | Tenuta dell'Ornellaia |
| Certification | Sustainable |
Ornellaia Magnum 2001 – Tenuta dell’Ornellaia
£660.00
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc. Grapes were harvested manually, sorted, destemmed and lightly crushed. Fermentation took place both in steel tanks and in large wooden vats at up to 30°C. After a post-fermentation maceration, the wine was placed in 70% new barriques, where the malolactic fermentation and ageing were completed. After 12 months, the final blend was created and the wine was aged for a further six months in barrels. Just before bottling, it was fined, then aged a year in bottle before release.
“Seductive cherry fruit, delicate notes of tangerine peel, a floral touch, a hint of mint. Juicy and elegant on the palate, showing a fine extract sweetness, silky yet firm tannins and delicate notes of chocolate and nougat. Lean yet with extraordinary length… Lock it up!” Peter Moser
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Colour
Garnet
FLAVOURS
Oak
Red fruit
Black fruit
Bottle age
Palate
Sweetness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Abv
14,5%
Serve At
16-18°
Food Pairing
Beef
Wild game meat
Pork
Cheese (hard, mature)
One of the most acclaimed Italian wineries, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia is famous for crafting some of the most sought-after wines from Bolgheri. Part of the original “Super-Tuscans”, the eponymous wine, Ornellaia, is an ode to the Mediterranean character of this stretch of the Tuscan coast. Far from resting on their laurels, the winemaking team, headed by maverick estate director Axel Heinz, possess a full range of vibrant, long-lived, elegant wines that speak loudly about the potential of their unique terroir. Their range includes red wines, whites, dessert, grappa and even olive oil – all crafted with the same meticulous attention. The Solaia and The Ornellaia are two of the best Italian wines in the world.
Ornellaia
Ornellaia differs from Sassicaia in that it contains a significant amount of Merlot, which gives it an opulence contrasting with the more reticent Sassicaia. It is also aged in a greater proportion of new oak. Lodovico Antinori’s ebullient personality helped to promote the wine, establishing its reputation. The winery releases small quantities of outstanding back-vintages, labelled Archivio Storico; the 2001 is one of them.
The 2001 had a mild, damp winter and spring led to an early flowering. Over the summer, the climate was normal and consistent, allowing the grapes to ripen evenly, assisted by some judicious bunch-thinning. Merlot was harvested from early September, while the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked in good conditions from mid-September to early October.
