1999
DOC
1999 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC Superiore Rosso,
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
Wine Enthusiast
Spicy and full of cassis, tobacco and coffee aromas. Texture and mouthfeel are what this wine is all about; it is plush like velvet carpet. Deep, satisfying flavors of plum, black currant and vanilla lead into an ultrasmooth finish that is clean as a hospital emergency room. (MS)
Vinous Outer
I was blown away by the 1999 Ornellaia. Still fresh and youthful, it reveals a powerful, authoritative personality in its layers of primary fruit, with its opulence beautifully balanced by its big yet polished tannins. Another year or two of bottle age is probably called for but readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this gorgeous wine. Given its considerable structure it should have no problem aging for another dozen years. In 1999 the blend consisted of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Category | Wine |
Color | red |
Taste | dry |
Vintage | 1999 |
Grape variety | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
Bottle size | 0,75 l |
Bottle cap | Natural cork |
Quality level | DOC |
Origin | Toscana (IT) |
Alcohol content | 14% vol |
Contains sulfites | Yes |
Öko-Kontrollstellennummer Händler | CH-BIO-123'4'5^4545 |
Contains sulfites | Yes |
vinous 95
wineEnthusiast 96