20 Rene Gabriel
2011 Ornellaia, Tenuta del Ornellaia: Extrem dunkel, fast schwarz. Nobles Bouquet, bei der ersten Sekunde spürt man schon seine Extra-Klasse, Aromen, von Korinthen, Lakritze, Espresso, Black Currant. Es verändert sich kaum an der Luft und legt los undverharrt dann auf dem genailen Bouquet-Niveau. Grossartiger Gaumen, alles völlig im schwarzbeerigen Bereich, noble und doch Druck vermittelnde Tannine zeigend, deise sind reif und zeigen eine royale Klasse. Der Nachklang zeigt auf; dies ist - zusammen mit dem 2004er - der beste bisher produzierte Ornellaia. Ein bewegendes Toskana Erlebnis. KAUFEN! 20/20 trinken - 2030
20 Rene Gabriel
2011 Ornellaia, Tenuta del Ornellaia: Extrem dunkel, fast schwarz. Nobles Bouquet, bei der ersten Sekunde spürt man schon seine Extra-Klasse, Aromen, von Korinthen, Lakritze, Espresso, Black Currant. Es verändert sich kaum an der Luft und legt los undverharrt dann auf dem genailen Bouquet-Niveau. Grossartiger Gaumen, alles völlig im schwarzbeerigen Bereich, noble und doch Druck vermittelnde Tannine zeigend, deise sind reif und zeigen eine royale Klasse. Der Nachklang zeigt auf; dies ist - zusammen mit dem 2004er - der beste bisher produzierte Ornellaia. Ein bewegendes Toskana Erlebnis. KAUFEN! 20/20 trinken - 2030
96 Wine Spectator
A dark and inky red, featuring violet, black currant, cedar, sandalwood and iron aromas and flavors. Nonetheless, this comes across as elegant, even as the tannins prove formidable on the finish. A terrific young wine in the making. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2017 through 2035. 2,200 cases imported. –BS
96 Wine Spectator
A dark and inky red, featuring violet, black currant, cedar, sandalwood and iron aromas and flavors. Nonetheless, this comes across as elegant, even as the tannins prove formidable on the finish. A terrific young wine in the making. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2017 through 2035. 2,200 cases imported. –BS
96 James Suckling
This shows incredible concentration with dark-berry, dark-chocolate, mint and rosemary character. Full body with a superb depth of fruit and polished tannins. It's chewy but caressing. This needs at least four or five years to come around. Powerful and intense. Yet it remains fresh and bright.
94 Robert Parker
The 2011 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia lives up to the legacy of this important wine, thanks to its extreme intensity and its skillfully crafted bouquet. The excellent quality of fruit stands clear, despite the heat of the vintage, with pristine notes of dark cherry, exotic spice and chocolate. This expression of Ornellaia is composed of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. The results are nothing short of exuberant and this vintage will reward both those who decided to drink it early, as well as those who have the patience to wait. The only slight ruffle in this otherwise gorgeous presentation is the 2011 tannin that feels a touch aggressive. For that reason, its probably better to put the wine aside in your cellar.
94 Robert Parker
The 2011 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia lives up to the legacy of this important wine, thanks to its extreme intensity and its skillfully crafted bouquet. The excellent quality of fruit stands clear, despite the heat of the vintage, with pristine notes of dark cherry, exotic spice and chocolate. This expression of Ornellaia is composed of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. The results are nothing short of exuberant and this vintage will reward both those who decided to drink it early, as well as those who have the patience to wait. The only slight ruffle in this otherwise gorgeous presentation is the 2011 tannin that feels a touch aggressive. For that reason, its probably better to put the wine aside in your cellar.
