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Ornellaia, Bolgheri Rosso, DOC, 2012

Ornellaia, Bolgheri Rosso, DOC, 2012

$330.00 SGD

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Varietal

Tuscan Blend

Producer

Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

Vintage

2012

Bottling

750 ml, 14.5% abv

Description

The desire to nurture the Estate’s exceptional qualities has shaped Ornellaia’s philosophy since the beginning. Ornellaia is a cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot and the faithful expression of unique terroir developed in harmony with nature.

“The 2012 growing season was characterised by an abundance of sunny, dry weather; some rain did fall as well, but it occurred in just the right periods, before the harvest, and helped the vines to cope with the hot, dry conditions. The result was an even, consistent ripening process that in the end yielded generous, full-volumed wines that are remarkably appealing and seductive, with an overall character that we like to define with the word Incanto (‘Enchantment’).

Axel Heinz (Wine Maker)– May 2014

Tasting Notes

Grape Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot

Ornellaia 2012 appears a deep ruby, and a remarkably beguiling bouquet boasts rich fruit and spices notes.  The palate shows well-rounded, full, and generous, with glossy tannins and a complete absence of any roughness. The 2012 lacks none of the proverbial concentration that distinguishes Ornellaia’s, great vintages, but this vintage adroitly masks that richness behind an expansive, magisterial structure, then concludes with a near-endless finish.”

Axel Heinz (Wine Maker)– May 2014

Serving Suggestions

A wine like this requires an equally delicious pairing in the form of grilled, roasted or Barbequed pork, chicken, roast and game meat. Would also go well with medium cheeses.

Ratings

Robert Parker 94
James Suckling 97
Wine Spectator 93

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