2006 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Tuscany, D-Magnum (3L), OWC
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98AG98JS97RP
Critic key
RP = Robert ParkerAG = Antonio GalloniJS = James Suckling
Product Description
AG98 "The second flight is a comparison of power versus finesse. A towering, vivid wine, the 2006 Ornellaia bristles with power, depth and intensity. Broad swaths of tannin support the vibrant, youthful flavors in a captivating, breathtaking wine of the highest level. From magnum, the 2006 is an infant. Those lucky enough to own it are in for a treat." AG for VM Jan 2017
JS98 "This is a sensational Ornellaia displaying beautiful blackberry, dark-chocolate, light vanilla and walnut character. It's full-bodied, very refined and silky with a long and caressing finish. Just starting to open now. Very classy wine." JS Feb 2017
RP97 "The 2006 Ornellaia flows from the glass in a profound expression of ripe, dark fruit. With time in the glass layers of minerals, cassis, tar, sweet herbs and French oak emerge, adding further complexity. This harmonious Ornellaia combines the richness of the vintage with superb freshness and awesome balance. Today the wine’s sheer density almost manages to hide the tannins, but they are there, and the wine will ultimately benefit from a few years in the cellar. The 2006 Ornellaia is one of the highlights of this sensational Tuscan vintage." AG for TWA Aug 2009.
"This set of new 2006s from Tenuta dell’Ornellaia leaves me looking for words that can adequately capture the pure magic and sheer profoundness the property has achieved in this important, hallmark vintage. I will try with one word: Monumental." Antonio Galloni for RobertParker.com Published: Aug 30, 2009
JS98 "This is a sensational Ornellaia displaying beautiful blackberry, dark-chocolate, light vanilla and walnut character. It's full-bodied, very refined and silky with a long and caressing finish. Just starting to open now. Very classy wine." JS Feb 2017
RP97 "The 2006 Ornellaia flows from the glass in a profound expression of ripe, dark fruit. With time in the glass layers of minerals, cassis, tar, sweet herbs and French oak emerge, adding further complexity. This harmonious Ornellaia combines the richness of the vintage with superb freshness and awesome balance. Today the wine’s sheer density almost manages to hide the tannins, but they are there, and the wine will ultimately benefit from a few years in the cellar. The 2006 Ornellaia is one of the highlights of this sensational Tuscan vintage." AG for TWA Aug 2009.
"This set of new 2006s from Tenuta dell’Ornellaia leaves me looking for words that can adequately capture the pure magic and sheer profoundness the property has achieved in this important, hallmark vintage. I will try with one word: Monumental." Antonio Galloni for RobertParker.com Published: Aug 30, 2009