Ornellaia 2006 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Tenuta dell' Ornellaia
Vintage	2006
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2015-2026
Stock	0
Volume	0,375
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2015-2026
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2015-2026
Stock	0
Volume	3,0
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2015-2026
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (97)

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. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. This set of new releases 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. The Ornellaia team led by Oenologist Axel Heinz and Agronomist/General Manager Leonardo Raspini has done a fabulous job with these wines, which have never failed to literally send shivers down my spine on the multiple occasions I have tasted them.

Winespectator (95)

Dark color, with loads of dark fruits on the nose, as well as licorice and berries. Hints of mint and cedar. Full-bodied, with refined yet chewy tannins and a ripe berry, coffee and chocolate aftertaste. New wood barrels shine through too. But all will come together with bottle age. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (9.50)