🇮🇹 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2004

🇮🇹 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2004

Experience the exceptional 2004 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, a Super Tuscan wine that exemplifies the pinnacle of Italian winemaking.

Critic Reviews and Scores:

• Wine Spectator: 97 points. "Dark ruby-purple in color, with complex aromas of dark chocolate, cola, vanilla, cedar, and currant. Full-bodied yet ultrarefined, with dense, seamless, caressing tannins. Everything is in the right proportion. Superb."

• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94 points. "The gorgeous 2004 Ornellaia is a vibrant effort bursting with expressive aromatics and layered, well-delineated fruit, showing much purity on the palate and closing with a long, finessed finish."

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Dark ruby-purple.

• Nose: Complex aromas of dark chocolate, cola, vanilla, cedar, and currant.

• Palate: Full-bodied with dense, seamless tannins. Flavors of rich dark fruit, complemented by notes of spice and oak, leading to a long, ultrarefined finish.

The Story Behind the Wine:

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, established in 1981 in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, is renowned for producing exceptional Super Tuscan wines. The 2004 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. This vintage is celebrated for its balance, complexity, and aging potential, reflecting the estate's commitment to excellence.

Pairing Suggestions:

This distinguished red pairs wonderfully with:

• Grilled Meats: Enhances flavors of grilled steak or lamb.

• Aged Cheeses: Complements mature cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino.

• Game Dishes: Pairs well with venison or wild boar stews.

Wine Specifications:

• Variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot

  • Alcohol: 14%

• Serving Temperature: 18-20°C (64-68°F)

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

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