Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri 2009

2009 is a superb vintage of Ornellaia, scoring 97 points from Wine Advocate and Antonio Galloni, and 96 points from James Suckling.

"Ripeness and equilibrium are the two qualities that can best describe Ornellaia 2009. Born from a vintage which began cool then turned hot, it was necessary to take painstaking care during harvest in order to preserve the grapes’ crisp acidity and aromatic complexity. The wine’s fragrances are generous and cleanly-defined, with rich, well-ripened fruit, complemented by chocolate and balsamic notes of aromatic herbs. On the palate, silky-smooth and spacious, with glossy tannins. A lively, refreshing acidity lifts a lingering finish.”

Axel Heinz (Winemaker)