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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2019

Reviews

97+ -Jeb Dunnuck -

There is more emphasis on the Cabernet Sauvignon in the 2019 vintage, with the highest percentage in the past 20 years contributing to 62% of the blend. Leaning more into the red-fruited spectrum, the 2019 Ornellaia is outstanding in its balance between its richness and its tension, with layers of fresh menthol, macchia (the Tuscan equivalent of the French garrigue), redcurrant, and fresh roses. It is full bodied and long, with blackberry, plum, dusty earth, and long fruit on the finish. In contrast to the 2020, it has a more angular and direct nature, with powerful mineral richness and purity of fruit. Full and structured without lacking for elegance, it should come as no surprise that this will be a wine to cellar and go the distance over the coming decades.

97+ -Jeb Dunnuck -

97 -Vinous -

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.

97 -James Suckling -

97 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

This is a beautiful expression of coastal Tuscany and the sunny Mediterranean. The Ornellaia 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot) 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.

97 -Decanter -

A structured, graceful wine; the Giuseppe Verdi of Bolgheri for its concentration, density and controlled power. Bramble fruit and eucalyptus flavours are completed by clove, a touch of rose and balsamic chocolate depth, supported by dense woven tannins. There's huge mid-palate extraction and lifted yet moderate acidity. The finish is soaked with cassis, a whiff of bell pepper and blond tobacco, giving an amazing aftertaste. Despite the more moderate acidity of the 2018, 2019 and 2020 vintages - as reported by managing director Axel Heinz - with a tendency towards more sweetness than freshness, I personally find the return to the traditional higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (62% in 2019) a great option for Ornellaia.

96 -Wine Spectator -

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. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2043. 2,000 cases imported.

96 -Wine Enthusiast -

This deeply hued, elegant red has enticing aromas suggesting ripe blackberries, juniper berries, purple flower and sandalwood. Firmly structured and boasting class and finesse, the palate is still young and austere, offering black cherries, currants, black pepper and tobacco. Tightly wound, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity keep balanced. Drink 2029–2039.

Technical Details

Blend 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Winemaker Olga Fusari
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Bolgheri
Vineyard Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Estate Vineyards, situated on gentle coastal slopes at elevations up to 120 meters, facing the Tyrrhenian Sea
Farming Method Sustainable Practices certified by Equalitas SODP
Oak 70% new French oak, plus 30% second fill French oak
Fermentation Hand- and optically-sorted, each single vineyard parcel is vinified separately in stainless steel and concrete tanks at controlled temperatures for 2–3 weeks, followed by full malolactic fermentation in oak barriques
Aging / Cooperage 18 months in 70% new French oak barriques, plus 30% second-fill
Alcohol 14.5%

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2019

Name: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2019
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014684
Price: 214.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Super Tuscan Blends | Tuscany

JD97+, JD97+, VN97, JS97, WA97, DC97, WS96, WE96

Sustainable Practices certified by Equalitas SODP

$300.00

$214.95

750ML

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Ornellaia was founded in 1981 by Lodovico Antinori on a coastal site in Bolgheri that he believed had an extraordinary affinity with Bordeaux varieties. His conviction proved correct: the estate is today considered one of Italy's greatest, regularly cited alongside Sassicaia as the country's finest red wine. Since 2005, the estate has been wholly owned by Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, with head winemaker Olga Fusari working alongside the legendary Axel Heinz (who departed in 2022) to maintain the estate's remarkable consistency. The 2019 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, and it drew one of the most uniformly outstanding critical responses in the estate's history: Jeb Dunnuck 97+, Vinous 97, James Suckling 97, Wine Advocate 97, Decanter 97, Wine Spectator 96, and Wine Enthusiast 96. A wine of stunning complexity and elegance, it shows all the hallmarks of Ornellaia at its finest: cassis, dark plum, graphite, iron, and Mediterranean herbs on the nose, with a full, structured palate of remarkable energy and length. The price here is incredibly well-positioned for a wine drawing these scores from this address. Act on it.

About The Producer

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is a winery located in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It was founded in 1981 by Marchese Niccolò Incisa della Rocchetta and is known for producing high-quality wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese grapes. The winery is located in the heart of the Bolgheri region, which is known for its Mediterranean climate and rolling hills. Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's wines are made using traditional techniques, including hand-picking the grapes and aging the wines in oak barrels. The winery is known for producing several different wine labels, including the Ornellaia and Masseto wines, which have received numerous accolades and ratings of 90 points or higher from wine critics. Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is also known for its commitment to sustainability, with the winery adopting eco-friendly practices in its vineyard and winemaking operations.

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