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Ornellaia, 1995 Red Wine

Ornellaia Bolgheri Tuscany
Magnum 1.5lt

Bottle size: 150cl

ABV: 13%

Price:

$481.31 USD

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Description

95 points Vinous
Outer quote mark The 1995 Ornellaia is superb. The 1995 has long been one of my favorite vintages of Ornellaia. It is also a wine I have followed since the beginning. Over the last few years, though, the wine has begun to fray and show its age. The 1995 was made during an earlier era, before Ornellaia introduced Le Serre Nuove, the estate’s second wine, and increased the selection for the flagship wine. On this evening, from magnum, the 1995 is superb. Lifted, gracious and remarkably fresh, the 1995 is utterly sublime. (AG) (1/2017)

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Outer quote mark Is the 1995 Ornellaia better than previous vintages? It is too soon to know, but this is unquestionably another stunning wine in what has been a strong succession of top wines since 1988. The color is a saturated, thick-looking, ruby/purple. The nose offers up aromas of roasted coffee, jammy black cherry liqueur, and cassis intermixed with spice. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with well-integrated wood, tannin, and acidity. Pure, youthful, and accessible … (RP) Inner quote mark (10/1998)

91 points Wine Spectator
Outer quote mark A wine that emphasizes finesse rather than power. Plenty of dried herb and berry character, with a hint of mint. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Greatest Ornellaia in years. (JS) Inner quote mark (12/1998)

76% CABERNET SAUVIGNON
18% MERLOT
6% CABERNET FRANC
The climate for the 1995 vintage was characterised by a late Spring which caused the flowering to occur slightly later than usual: the latter part of May for the Merlot and at the end of June for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc. The temperatures were slightly cooler than average for the months of June and July, and the area also experienced slightly more rainfall than usual. Shortly thereafter temperatures rose to a level significantly higher with the absence of any rainfall, encouraging the maturation of the fruit. The onset of August was uncharacteristically rainy which subsequently caused a lowering of the temperature, resulting in a period much cooler than normal. Mid-September through the end of October was characterized by a perfect climate which allowed for optimum maturation of the grapes. The fruit was collected entirely by hand in baskets of max 15 Kg. Harvest was carried out between the 5th and the 11th of September for the Merlot and between the 19th of September and the 10th of October for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc.

Condition

Good level and label

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