2003 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Michelle Cherutti-Kowal
(Ornellaia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri, Superiore, Tuscany, Italy, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Ornellaia Masterclass: Decanter's London Fine Wine Encounter 2023, 11/11/2023, (See more on Decanter...) -
By Aldo Fiordelli
(Ornellaia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri, Superiore, Tuscany, Italy, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
The 15th edition of Vendemmia d’Artista, 9/21/2023, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Antonio Galloni
(Tenuta Dell'ornellaia Ornellaia (magnum)) Login and sign up and see review text.
Ornellaia: A Major Retrospective 1985-2006 (Dec 2009), (See more on Vinous...) -
By Antonio Galloni
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Exploring Maremma’s 2003 and 2004 Vintages (Feb 2007), (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ornellaia Bolgheri Red) Subscribe to see review text.
2/13/2008, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Ian D'Agata
(Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia) Login and sign up and see review text.
September/October 2006, IWC Issue #128, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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3/21/2006, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Richard Jennings
(Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia) Dark magenta red color; rich plum, toasty nose; plush cassis, blackberry, chocolate, rich, Napa-like ripe fruit with sweet tannins; medium-plus finish 94+ pts.
2/22/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia) Deep black violet color; kirsch and opulent sweet plum nose; tasty, sweet, ripe kirsch, blackberry and mint palate with sweet tannins, tight yet but delicious; medium finish (67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot; 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot)
3/30/2007, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia) Big sweet boysenberry and Kirsch nose; big, New World juicy fruit bomb, like a Foley Claret; long finish 95+ pts.
11/18/2006, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 95 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2003
- TypeRed
- ProducerTenuta dell'Ornellaia
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- DesignationOrnellaia
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionBolgheri
- AppellationBolgheri Superiore
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code086003002722, 0877397000261, 5051559061009, 818201020075, 877397000292, 877397000513, 877397001237
4/6/2024 - FMIL Likes this wine: 95 Points
Level up wine - 21 years and a lot to say. That’s what Bordeaux blend means: tannins perfectly integrated and alright level of acidity. Herbs and spices aromas are dominant. That’s always an experience
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8/1/2023 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 Points
Ornellaia Dinner (Stefani Prime - Lincolnwood IL): Double blind in what turned out to be an Ornellaia vertical, which I correctly identified as an Italian Bordeaux blend. Also big, bold, and tannic, but this vintage was softer and tastier, even if I found the textures ever-so-slightly grainy.
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3/12/2023 - Francophile1 Likes this wine:
March Madness Wine Tasting: Served blind. I called it as an '04 Solaia. Nevertheless, this screams, I am a Super Tuscan from Bolgheri. Incredible nose with eucalyptus, oak, and some sweetness of Cabernet Sauv. on the finish.
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2/10/2023 - SteelerFan wrote: 94 Points
Very much in its drinking window but a long life ahead. Big wine but alcohol is in balance with deep blue/black fruit and firm but smooth tannins. Bramble, lead pencil, fruit, and kirsh. Decanted an hour and did not notice the funky quality referred to in other notes. Like a fine medoc from a good but shy vintage.
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1/11/2023 - Peech Likes this wine: 94 Points
opened for 1 hour then decanted and served. Very minty, smoky, black fruits. The alcohol was more apparent on the nose, and initially the wine felt a little more closed. Showed better about 2½ hours after opening, and turned out very nice and elegant. About 3½ hours after opening there were additional notes of coffee. While this was more shy at first, by the end of the evening this had clearly surpassed the Solaia and showing better.
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