Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Tenuta dell' Ornellaia |
Vintage | 1995 |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2020 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Bin stained label |
Label | Bin stained |
Condition | Bin stained label |
Label | Damaged |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
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, this impressively endowed wine should drink well for 10-15+ years.
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.