Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Tenuta dell' Ornellaia |
Vintage | 1998 |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Grape | Merlot |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2025 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Slightly damaged, also backlabel damaged |
The 1998 is even better. It shares much of the richness of the 1997, but with more delineation and nuance. The wine blossoms beautifully on the mid-palate and finish, with layers of expressive fruit and fabulous overall balance. This is a stunning Masseto.
Dark color, with intense aromas of green and black olives and rich, ripe raspberries. Full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a bold, exciting finish. This is very structured. Full throttle.--Masseto non-blind vertical.