1999 Ornellaia Masseto
Vineyard: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
Price: $270.99
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Varietal: Merlot
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Region: Unclassified
Other Vintages: 2005 2004 2001 2000 1998
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The great 1999 vintage at Tenuta dell' Ornellaia produced one of the most extraordinary vintage Masseto ever made. The wine is rich with profound depth. The aromas, which continue to evolve, remind us of the complexity of the grapes at harvest. The tannins are exceptionally rich and literally fill the palate indicating a magnificent aging potential. 100% Merlot. "Superb red here. Gorgeous black olive and ripe fruit aromas in this Merlot. Full-bodied, with big, rich and chewy tannins and a long,...
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