Parker about Ornellaia 2018
The 2018 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is complete and seamlessly stitched together with extreme care and precision. This is an almost technical blend of Merlot (at 50% of the blend for the first time), 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot that offers a true sense of wholeness and consistency that speaks to the blending expertise and experience of the winemaking team. Finding harmony among the various vinous components of the wine was especially important in this vintage that prized early-ripening grapes like Merlot over the others. Blackberry and dried cherry segue to spice, tar, campfire ash and more sweet fruit. We're off to a great start, and this vintage of Ornellaia is surely destined to flesh out and grow more complex with age.

Suckling over Ornellaia 2018
So aromatic and complex with blackcurrants, blueberries, fresh violets and lavender on the nose. Some graphite and iodine, too. Medium to full body with firm, chewy tannins that are polished and refined, yet the palate is so long and refined. This is an Ornellaia with strength in elegance.
Description
Land | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Rebsorten | Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 42%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 3% |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.50% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Ornellaia Srl, Loc. Ornellaia 191, 57022 Castagneto Carducci, Italy |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2024 - 2046 |
Parker Punkte | 95 |
Jahrgang | 2018 |
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Ornellaia 2018

Enter the avant-garde world of the 2018 Ornellaia from the renowned Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – a wine that blends Tuscan tradition with modern sophistication. The 2018 vintage is a bold expression of elegance and innovation, taking wine lovers on a contemporary and captivating journey through the unique vineyards of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia.
The bouquet of the 2018 Ornellaia is an artful dance of ripe dark fruits. Notes of cassis, black cherries, and blueberries combine with floral nuances of violet and lavender. A subtle spiciness of black pepper and a hint of exotic spices lend the bouquet a modern, exciting touch.
On the palate, the 2018 Ornellaia displays impressive depth and structure. Silky tannins create a velvety texture, while refreshing acidity brings vibrancy to the wine. Flavors of dark chocolate, coffee, and a hint of toasted oak add a contemporary complexity that emphasizes the innovative character of this vintage.