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Ornellaia 2010
Bolgheri, Tuscany, ItalyIt's hard to believe the 2010 Ornellaia is vintage 25 and that production is now 11,500 cases. Typically dark in colour the 25th anniversary mix is 52/22/21/5 cabernet sauvignon/merlot/cabernet franc/petit verdot. The harvest was late; more than 10 days beyond the average and is picked and vinified by block or lot in 70 percent new French barriques and 30 percent one year old. Winemaker Axel Heinz waits one year before he puts the blend together, then it gets another six months in oak, followed by a year in bottle. 2010 was a cool year and you smell it and feel it in the mouth. The nose is tight and unyielding at this point with a savoury, red fruit old-style Bordelais air about it. The tannins are firm and almost briary at this point and so far missing that classic Bolgheri warmth. Flavours are tight too with savoury olives, red fruits with a pinch of toast and dark chocolate. A more intellectual Ornellaia that is going need a decade to come around. Tasted: 19 May 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| AB | $185.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $185.00 | 750ml | |
| QC | $185.00 | 750ml | |
| BC | $190.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Petit VerdotCSPC: 359687UPC: 00877397001923
