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2018 Ornellaia, Bolgheri
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Why We're Buying
Those looking for a slice of Bordeaux in Tuscany need not look further than Ornellaia. The brainchild of Marchese Lodovico Antinori, the 2018 vintage features 51 merlot, 40 cabernet sauvignon, 7 cabernet franc, and 2 petit verdot. Even with the various Bordeaux grapes and stays in oak and barriques, the final blend sings with one voice. It’s a seamless, soaring wine with “a true sense of wholeness and consistency,” according to wine critic Monica Larner. This vintage is unique for two reasons. First, it’s reliance on merlot. For the first time ever, the red grape accounts for 50 of the blend. General manager Axel Heinz praised the vintage’s merlot for its exceptional “aromatic depth and complexity that does not come as easily (as power and concentration).” Second, the estate collaborated with Belgian artist Jan Fabre to produce a limited edition label for one bottle per case. Translation: 2018 Ornellaia delivers both style and substance. The Final Sip: The 2018 version of this Bordeaux-style red blend is off to a superb start and should only add weight with age.
Critics Scores
James Suckling
This is refined and, at the same time, structured. Shows balance and length. Full-bodied, savory, fruity and supple. Classically styled Ornellaia.
Vinous
The 2018 Ornellaia is an introvert at this stage. Medium in body, with terrific persistence and impeccable balance, the 2018 is not in any mood to show all its cards today. Hints of red berry fruit, mocha, spice, licorice and dried flowers emerge with a bit of coaxing. I won’t be surprised to see it put on weight with more time in bottle. There is certainly plenty to look forward to. Readers should expect a silky, aromatic Ornellaia in line with vintages such as 2004 that are more about finesse than raw power. This is the first time in which Merlot drives the blend in Ornellaia.