2001 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia Bolgheri
95 points - Wine Spectator
94 points - Wine Advocate
Incredible class here, with ultrafine tannins and layers of currants, berries and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, yet all in harmony and beauty. Beautifully sculptured. Excellent length. Not quite the 1998, but clearly classic. Best after 2005. 12,920 cases made."
- J.S., Wine Spectator, October 15, 2004
One could certainly make the argument for Tenuta dell’ Ornellaia in Tuscany’s Bolgheri region. This estate has a track record envied by wineries all over the world. The two top wines from the estate, Ornellaia and Masseto, are sought out each year by serious collectors and have received critical acclaim that matches the first-growths of Bordeaux.
In 2001, Wine Spectator named the 1998 Ornellaia “Wine of the Year” after tasting almost 11,000 wines from all wine producing countries. And in October, 2004, the magazine awarded 2001 Masseto its highest rating, 100 points. Demand today for the wines of Tenuta dell’ Ornellaia has never been higher.
What makes Tenuta dell’ Ornellaia wines so spectacular? The unique Bolgheri appellation, the micro-climate of the estate, rigorous attention to the vineyard, and sublime winemaking. Over the years, we have had people tell us that these wines are the greatest they have ever tasted. Tough to argue.
This combination pack includes one bottle each of the 2001 Ornellaia and 2002 Le Serre Nuove dell’ Ornellaia. The 2001 Ornellaia is a monumental wine, described in The Wine Advocate as “easily the finest in the history of the estate.” These come with wooden boxes to protect the wines in your cellar
