Ornellaia

1996 Ornellaia

Producer Name : Tenuta dell' Ornellaia

Tuscany, Italy

1x300cl

Availability: HK

- only 1 case left

Critic ratings: WA 88

HKD 14,000

( 1x300cl OWC )
HKD 14,000 per bottle

The 1996 Ornellaia (magnum) is one of the less-polished wines in this tasting. The tannins are a touch harsh and prominent, while the aromas and flavors tend towards fully mature suggestions of truffles and beef bouillon. In 1996 Ornellaia is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, marking the first move towards a lower percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.  (In the Cellar, Jan 2010)

The 1996 Ornellaia (magnum) is one of the less-polished wines in this tasting. The tannins are a touch harsh and prominent, while the aromas and flavors tend towards fully mature suggestions of truffles and beef bouillon. In 1996 Ornellaia is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, marking the first move towards a lower percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. The wine spent 18 months in French oak, 60% new.  (Antonio Galloni, January 2010, 88 Pts)