Deep ruby-red. Took 20 minutes to open up in the glass after opening. Black raspberries, blackberries, black currants, mocha and licorice in the nose with hints of spice. Deep complex black fruits in the flavor, blackberries and black cherries. Perfectly balanced, great mouthfeel and nice structure and complexity and a long silky finish. A great food wine.
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What a beauty....Ornellaia never fails. This 2009 has great depth of fruit and power, but with great elegance and complexity as well. I think this wine will be incredible in another 10 yrs.
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- Nose: Present and full-bodied nose, jumping out, lots of Cabernet aromas of peppers, spices, tomatoes. Rather dark fruity, black pepper. Unfortunately, there is also a little too much coffee and some black chocolate. Fleshy and leathery tendencies are also developing, not yet over the top, but I wouldn't necessarily give it another 5 years!! - Palate: The tannins are polished but still give enough grip. For me personally, the lightness and acidity are somewhat lacking. Very suitable with food, almost a little too heavy on its own. The length is outstanding in return. - 93 points
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(Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia) Opaque purple red violet color; appealing, lifted, blackberry, black currant, violets, light caramel nose; rich, ripe black currant, blackberry palate; ready now but will go 15 years; medium-plus finish
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2/16/2024 - buckeye76 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Deep ruby-red. Took 20 minutes to open up in the glass after opening. Black raspberries, blackberries, black currants, mocha and licorice in the nose with hints of spice. Deep complex black fruits in the flavor, blackberries and black cherries. Perfectly balanced, great mouthfeel and nice structure and complexity and a long silky finish. A great food wine.
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1/13/2024 - Brisingr Likes this wine: 96 Points
Superbe Ornellaia ! Grosse matière et explosion en bouche ! Peut tenir largement encore quelques années !
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12/17/2023 - SonnyChiba wrote: 95 Points
What a beauty....Ornellaia never fails. This 2009 has great depth of fruit and power, but with great elegance and complexity as well. I think this wine will be incredible in another 10 yrs.
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7/16/2023 - boillatm Likes this wine: 96 Points
Smooth, plush, utterly drinkable
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7/6/2023 - J_H Likes this wine: 93 Points
- Nose: Present and full-bodied nose, jumping out, lots of Cabernet aromas of peppers, spices, tomatoes. Rather dark fruity, black pepper. Unfortunately, there is also a little too much coffee and some black chocolate. Fleshy and leathery tendencies are also developing, not yet over the top, but I wouldn't necessarily give it another 5 years!!
- Palate: The tannins are polished but still give enough grip. For me personally, the lightness and acidity are somewhat lacking. Very suitable with food, almost a little too heavy on its own. The length is outstanding in return.
- 93 points
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