18 Rene Gabriel
Sehr dunkles Granat. Frisches Bouquet, dunkle Rosen, etwas Mocca, dunkle Brotkruste, schöne Tiefe anzeigend. Von der Nase her schon erstaunlich zugänglich. Im Gaumen fleischig, sattes Extrakt, Lakritze und schwarze Pfefferkörner, eine gewisse, noble Bitterkeit anzeigend. Kein Schmeichler, was man sich sonst bei diesem Wein gewohnt ist. Aber dafür hat er eine schöne Ladung vom grossartigen 2011er mitbekommen. 18/20 2017 – 2025
94 Robert Parker
A gorgeous wine, the 2011 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuovo dell-Ornellaia (57% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot and 12% Cabernet Franc) opens with an inky dark, almost impenetrable appearance and beautifully chiseled - but abundantly intense - aromas of blackberry, dried cherry, rum cake, leather, moist pipe tobacco and chewy black licorice. The balance and harmony are seductive and impressive and the wine lasts many long seconds on the palate. Noticeable tannic backbone gives us hope in its cellar potential. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.
89 Wine Spectator
A dense, muscular style, packed with black cherry, plum and spice flavors. Stays fresh, with focused acidity and balanced tannins. Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2015 through 2022. 7,000 cases imported. –BS