97 points James Suckling: "A tight and silky red with compacted fruit and tannin texture featuring blackcurrant, mushroom and bark undertones. Full body, firm tannins and a minerally finish. Excellent structure and mouthfeel. A cooler style of Ornellaia, bringing it back to the classicism of this celebrated region. Bordeaux blend. Better in 2018. (8/5/15)"
94+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$240 list] The 2012 Ornellaia has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it from bottle a few months ago. Rich, powerful and concentrated, the 2012 offers plenty of depth and intensity, with expressive fruit and striking mid-palate intensity. Dark red cherry jam, wild flowers, licorice, smoke, tobacco and mint blossom in the glass. There is a very slight element of dryness in the tannin that is the signature of a year in which ripening took place in fits and starts. It will be interesting to see if that note softens over time. Drink: 2020-2037. (Oct 2015)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$240 list] Features complex aromas of dark fruit and spice right out of the gate, with intense flavors of rich black cherry, blueberry and spice. The firm yet fine tannins add support as this builds to a long finish and aftertaste. Better than previously reviewed. Best from 2018 through 2032. (1/31/16)"
Three Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "...this year our preference goes to Ornellaia with a sumptuous 2012 version, really impressive in stylistic precision, detailed oaky component and wonderful fruity extract. This wine is already readable, with body worthy of its name, unfolding in a flavour as complex as it is deep. (2016)"
Product SKU | 323840 |
Producer | Tenuta dell'Ornellaia |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
Designation | Super Tuscan |
Vintage | 2012 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
ABV | 14.5% |
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