Reviews

Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2019 (90 DE)

Decanter "This is enjoyable, it has an attractive kick and a savoury herb edge. As it opens the register changes and deepens, with white pear and apple blossom that add interest…

Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2019 (90 JD)

Decanter "Rosemary, sage and underbrush on the attack. Tight, extremely spicy, this feels full of freshly cut herbs with touches of earth. A cold start to the season meant late budding…

Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2018 (93+ VM)

Vinous Media (93+) "The 2018 Ornellaia Bianco is a powerful, dense wine. Orchard fruit, chamomile, saline notes and dried flowers open in the glass, but only with great reluctance. A rich white, the…

Ornellaia Ornellaia 2018 (96 DE)

Decanter "Closed but rippled with character, the wet stones that speak of minerality and juice, and a ton of liquorice root and red berry fruits. This is sweet through the attack…

Ornellaia Ornellaia 2018 (97-98 VM)

James Suckling (97-98) "This is refined and, at the same time, structured. Shows balance and length. Full-bodied, savory, fruity and supple. Classically styled Ornellaia." 

Ornellaia Ornellaia 2018 (97 VM)

Vinous Media "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…

Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2018 (90 WS)

Wine Spectator "This is round and fleshy, exhibiting peach, gooseberry and grass aromas and flavors. Though plump initially, this offers good underlying acidity and a chalky, saline finish."

Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2018 (93 DE)

Decanter "Ripe nose of peach and apricot with tropical pineapple and some orchard yellow apple and quince. Rich and multi-layered with very good ripeness on the palate allied to fresh acidity…

Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2018 (93 VM)

Vinous Media "Poggio alle Gazze, Ornellaia's Sauvignon Blanc-based white, is especially fine in 2018. Lemon confit, sage, mint and bright floral notes are so finely cut. I would prefer to drink it…

Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2018 (92 JS)

James Suckling "A bright, fruity white with fennel, lemon-peel and sliced green-apple character. It’s full-bodied with lovely fruit and a crisp finish. Refreshingly fruity."

Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2018 (91 WA)

Wine Advocate "The Ornellaia 2018 Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia is a blend of 83% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Vermentino and 6% Viognier. The wine pours from the bottle with a light golden hue…

Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2018 (91 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "The 2018 Poggio Alle Gazze Dell'Ornellaia, this vibrant, lively white is based on 83% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Vermentino, and 6% Viognier. Notes of crushed citrus, lime pith, white flowers, green…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2018 (93 DE)

Decanter "Crackling with personality, this has a lovely mix of dark chocolate shavings, liquorice, sweet cedar, raspberry, sage and Tuscan underbrush. Really one to savour, holds its grip through the palate…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2018 (93 VM)

Vinous Media "The 2018 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is everything a second wine should be. Open-knit and silky, with impeccable balance and tons of sheer appeal, the 2018 is exquisite today. In…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2018 (90 WS)

Wine Spectator "Rich and packed with black cherry, blackberry and plum flavors shaded by wild Mediterranean herbs and baking spices. It's polished, yet dense, the tannins lining the lingering finish like cocoa…

Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2018 (90 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia can be thought of as the entry-level wine of this great estate and is mostly Merlot with small amounts of other red varieties. It has a juicy,…

Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2018 (93 JS)

James Suckling "There’s purity of fruit here with crushed plums, flowers, fresh sage and rosemary on both the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied, yet soft and pretty at the finish. Very drinkable…

Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (95 DE)

Decanter "Drenched in white flowers on the aromatics and from the first sip you are hooked. Still young at four years old but already juicy and full of just the right…

Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (91 WS)

Wine Spectator "Subtle peach, passion fruit, elderflower and earth flavors converge in this white. There is a touch of oak adding a vanilla accent. Though lush in texture, this is also intense…

Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (96 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "The 2017 Ornellaia Bianco is 91% Sauvignon Blanc and 9% Viognier, which is a combination you don't see often, yet it makes sense, and the Viognier plays the role of…

Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (95 JS)

James Suckling "A really beautiful, layered white with sliced lemons, limes, stones and hints of steel. Some lemon curd. Tight and solid with fine phenolics that give it structure and focus. Extremely…

Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (94 WA)

Wine Advocate "The previous vintage of this wine was made soley with Sauvignon Blanc, but as expected, the Ornellaia 2017 Ornellaia Bianco sees a small percentage of Viognier added to the blend.…

Ornellaia Ornellaia 2017 (94 WS)

Wine Spectator "Though well-oaked, this features ample black cherry, plum and loam flavors to match the vanilla and sweet spice elements. Harmonious and accessible at this young stage, but will be better…

Ornellaia Ornellaia 2017 (96 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "From a hot vintage in Bolgheri, the 2017 Ornellaia is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and the rest close to an even split of Petit Verdot and…

Ornellaia Ornellaia 2017 (96 WA)

Wine Advocate "This vintage of Ornellaia is called Solare and represents the 12th edition in the estate's Vendemmia d'Artista series featuring artwork by Tomás Saraceno. His beautiful art depicts a radiant sun…

Ornellaia Ornellaia 2017

Vinous Media "A stunning wine, the 2017 Ornellaia offers a captivating interplay of richness and energy. Picking early was the key. Young vine Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc were harvested in August for…

Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2017 (93 JS)

James Suckling "Honeysuckle, dried jasmine, daffodils, apricot pie and peach flan with some butterscotch undertones. Full-bodied and intense, but very precise in its delivery of sleek stone fruit and steely acidity."

Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2017 (91 VM)

Vinous Media “The 2017 Poggio alle Gazze brings together the natural richness of the year with the lift of Sauvignon Blanc. Orchard fruit, lime, mint and white flowers add brightness to this…

Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2017 (90 WS)

Wine Spectator "This expressive white exudes peach, gooseberry, sage and white pepper flavors, backed by lively acidity and finishing with a saline accent. Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier and Verdicchio."

Ornellaia Bianco 2016 (97 DE)

Decanter "Ornellaia’s Sauvignon harvest took place in the last week of August in 2016. The wine is restrained, with cedar, wild fennel flowers and saffron on the nose, smooth-flowing and gently…

Ornellaia Bianco 2016 (98 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "The star of the show with regard to the whites is unquestionably the 2016 Ornellaia Bianco. It's reminiscent of a great vintage of Domaine de Chevalier with its incredible purity,…

Ornellaia Bianco 2016 (99 JS)

James Suckling "This is a fantastic white. The greatest Ornellaia white so far. Very complex and dense yet, at the same time, energetic and vivid. This shows so much richness and density…

Ornellaia Bianco 2016 (95 VM)

Vinous Media "The 2016 Ornellaia Bianco has more nuance, freshness and layers of flavors than the 2015 tasted alongside it. I very much like the delineation and energy that are such signatures…

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Ornellaia Le Volte 2017 (91 JS)

James Suckling "An opulent Le Volte with ripe redcurrants, caramelized orange peel and lilacs on the nose. Medium body, fine but round tannins and a fruit-driven finish."

Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2017 (92 WA)

Wine Advocate "Lots of big, dark fruit and a lack of water in the grapes define the unique personality of the 2017 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia. This is a highly extracted and succulent…

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Ornellaia Ornellaia 2016 (97 DE)

Decanter "An Ornellaia vintage of subdued power, but also great elegance and a certain souplesse which hints at a stylistic evolution at the estate. Plum-pudding and cherry brandy nose, broad palate…

Ornellaia 2016 (98 JS)

James Suckling "An astoundingly vibrant, powerful and concentrated Ornellaia that has a wealth of intense dark cherries, mulberries and plums with hints of espresso, dark cocoa powder and cedar."

Ornellaia 2016 (96 WS)

Wine Spectator "Black currant, plum, cedar, lead pencil and toasty, spicy elements highlight this intense red. Muscular tannins line the extended finish, leaving a peppery impression. The parts are all there but…

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Ornellaia 2016 (98+ JD)

Jeb Dunnuck (98+) "From a great vintage for Bolgheri, the 2016 Ornellaia is a classic blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot that was aged 20…

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Ornellaia 2016 (96 VM)

Vinous Media "Just bottled, the 2016 Ornellaia is a dense, powerful wine. Naturally, the 2016 is just at the beginning of its life, but I am struck by how polished the tannins…

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Ornellaia 2016 (98 WA)

Wine Advocate "The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a wine of extreme complexity and precision. It offers monumental depth with profound layers of black fruit, coffee, licorice and baking chocolate. I tasted…

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Ornellaia Bianco 2015 (96 JS)

James Suckling "Very pronounced on the nose, which suggests lemon meringue, dried guava peel, orange blossom, mangoes, dried papaya, vanilla and even kiwis."

Ornellaia Bianco 2015 (95 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "The 2015 Ornellaia Bianco is a more rounded, powerful white compared to the 2016 and has ripe, sexy notes of honeyed melon, white flowers, honeysuckle, and subtle minerality. While its…

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Ornellaia Bianco 2015 (93 VM)

Vinous Media "The 2015 Ornellaia Bianco, 100% Sauvignon (with a touch of Gris) is quite a powerful wine. In 2015, the Bianco has a real phenolic edge that gives the wine structure…

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Ornellaia 2015 (97 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "The 2015 Ornellaia isn’t far off the 2016 yet shows a much more sexy, sunny, flamboyant style. Terrific notes of sweet black cherries, Asian spices, graphite, wood smoke, mint, and…

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Ornellaia 2015 (98 JS)

James Suckling "The blackberry and blueberry aromas with fresh sage and bay-leaf character are impressive. Stone, graphite and mineral undertones. Full-bodied and silky and refined tannins. Dusty. Elegance and polish. Shows greatness…

Ornellaia 2015 (97 WS)

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator "A big, brooding red, packed with blackberry, plum and earth flavors, all wrapped in spicy oak. Monolithic now, finishing with saline mineral elements, a leafy tobacco edge and dense, mouthcoating…

Ornellaia 2015 (98 VM)

Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media "The 2015 Ornellaia is a dream wine with magnificent balance. All the elements are in the right place. In most vintages, Ornellaia needs time to fully come together, but the…

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Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2016 (91 WA)

Wine Advocate "You get excellent value with the entry-level 2016 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia. This vintage radiates freshness and sheer energy, thanks to the excellent material available in this classic vintage. The base…

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Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2016 (92 JS)

James Suckling "Blackberries and blueberries with hints of licorice and hazelnuts following through to a medium body with firm and silky tannins. A delicious finish. Juicy and savory. Drink now."

Le Volte 2016 (92 WS)

Wine Spectator Black currant, blackberry and mint aromas and flavors mark this firm, linear red. Fruity yet savory, ending with a dense, wide swath of dusty tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese

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Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2017 (93 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "A blend of 54% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot aged 15 months in French oak, the 2017 Le Serre Nuove Dell'Ornellaia shows the…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2017 (93 WS)

Wine Spectator "The ripe plum, cherry, black currant, licorice and iron aromas and flavors are enticing in this youthful red. Solid and intense, yet never heavy, delivering harmony and extending nicely on…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2017 (93 WA)

Wine Advocate "The Ornellaia 2017 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a real charmer of a wine with a sweet, soft and supple disposition. The exact blend is 54% Merlot, 26%…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2017 (90 WE)

Wine Enthusiast "A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this opens with aromas of violet, tobacco and green peppercorn. The savory, youthfully tense palate offers black plum, licorice,…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2017 (92 VM)

Vinous Media “The 2017 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is plump, juicy and so seductive, with pretty floral and savory top notes that add a touch of freshness to balance things out. Medium…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nouve dell’Ornellaia 2017 (93 JS)

James Suckling "An integrated, ripe red with currant, berry and light tobacco character. Medium to full body, silky tannins and a flavorful finish."

Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2016 (92 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "A slightly tweaked blend of 81% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Vermentino, 6% Viognier, 3% Verdicchio, the 2016 Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia is another powerful white from this estate that offers beautiful…

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Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2016 (90 WS)

Wine Spectator "This is rich and aromatic, offering floral, peach, gooseberry and light grassy aromas and flavors. Balanced and long, with a mouthwatering, saline finish."

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Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2016 (92 JS)

James Suckling "Attractive aromas of dried peaches, apples and white pepper with hints of hot stones, following through to a medium to full body, layers of fruit and a fresh and clean…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2016 (94 JS)

James Suckling "Appreciate the aromas of crushed stones and currants that follow through to a full body, velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Lots of dark-berry and walnut character in the aftertaste.…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2016 (93 WS)

Wine Spectator "Supple and polished, exhibiting plum, black cherry, wild thyme and spice aromas and flavors. Solidly built, yet harmonious and approachable now, with hints of iron and cedar on the lingering…

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2016 (94 JD)

Jeb Dunnuck "Showing beautifully, the incredibly impressive 2016 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia (44% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot, and 12% Cabernet Franc) is a true second wine from this estate,…

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Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2016 (91 VM)

Vinous Media "The 2016 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a dark, enveloping wine. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, menthol, licorice and spice infuse this succulent, voluptuous Serre Nuove. The 2016 is…

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Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2016 (94 WA)

Wine Advocate “This is a fantastic interpretation from Bolgheri. The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is made with fruit from the same vineyard plots that go into the Bolgheri Superiore,…

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Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2015 (94 JS)

James Suckling "Plenty of blackberry and rust with tile and stone undertones. Full body, tannic and structured. A big and flavorful red."

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Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2015 (93 WA)

The Wine Advocate "This is a stunning and exuberant wine that drinks with beautiful intensity and personality. The 2015 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is made with fruit from the estate's young…