Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2000

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2000 - Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy

Producer's Notes:

Great balance between the plush tannins and the other parts of the body define this well-bodied wine with a very long finish. A vintage worthy of a new millennium.

What we say:

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia’s 2000 is a mature, elegant expression of their Bordeaux-style Super Tuscan, blending power and Mediterranean refinement, now entering a graceful phase of evolution. On the nose you’ll find dark-berry fruit - cassis and prune - mingling with notes of dusty earth, tobacco, roasted meat and a hint of mint and underbrush; as it opens up, softer touches of dried fruit, candied orange peel and balsamic nuance emerge, giving complexity and character. On the palate the wine is smooth and polished: ripe black- and red-fruit flavours sit side-by-side with gentle leather and dark-chocolate undertones, a mocha-like mid-palate texture and supple tannins; there’s earthy savouriness balanced by still-present structure, culminating in a long, silky finish that speaks of both age and latent power.

Grape variety: approx. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc 

Style: Full-bodied Tuscan Bordeaux-style red - mature, complex, refined

Drink window: Now–2035 (excellent current drinking, with potential for further evolution) 

Perfect for: Roast beef or venison, game dishes, truffle pasta, hearty stews such as Peposo, aged cheeses

Wine Enthusiast 94 points

A sophisticated Ornellaia at maturity - silky, layered and harmonious now, but with enough gravitas and structure to reward further ageing or cellar-worthy patience.

Please be aware that with all vintage wines, the natural corks may crumble if using a regular corkscrew. Please use proper uncorking tools and exercise caution.  Sediment will settle in the bottle over time therefore decanting prior to serving will remove this deposit. We're happy to advise - drop us a message or give us a call!