2006 Tenuta dell Ornellaia Masseto
100 Point Italian Perfection!
$1,695.00
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Further Information
| Brand | Tenuta Dell Ornellaia |
|---|---|
| Region | Bolgheri, Tuscany |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Size | 750ml |
| Alcohol % | 15.0% |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Country | Italy |
Description
"I can still remember nearly falling out of my chair the first time I tasted the 2006 Masseto (100% Merlot) from barrel. The wine is now in bottle, and it is every bit as monumental as I had hoped. The wine possesses staggering richness in a style that perfectly captures the essence of this great Tuscan vintage. Black cherries, flowers, licorice and sweet toasted oak are just some of the nuances that emerge from the 2006 Masseto. A wine of breathtaking depth, it also reveals superb clarity, freshness and vibrancy in a sumptuous, beautifully-balanced style. Simply put, the 2006 Masseto is a masterpiece from Tenuta dell’ Ornellaia. According to Agronomist/General Manager Leonardo Raspini the dryness of the vintage slowed down the maturation of the sugars, leaving the wine with an unusually high level of acidity, and therefore freshness, considering its overall ripeness. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
"The wine that most delighted me at this historic tasting of Tuscany's most iconic wines was the 2006 Masseto. This is a wine of sheer power, bliss, opulence, infinity and sublime seduction. This Merlot-based masterpiece hits all your senses with the grace of a ballerina and the power of a heavyweight. It is steady on its proverbial feet, but it also glides over the palate with a profound sense of elegance, harmony and rhythm. Among the prized vintages of Masseto, including 2001, 2004 and 2007, this edition is my favorite. The wine delivers an extra sense of tightness or firmness at the back that serves to stitch together its fleshy richness and general sumptuousness. The personality is sunny, expansive, articulate and sophisticated. You'll remember that the 2006 vintage is celebrated for the elegance of its wines. In the coastal Bolgheri appellation, it is also remembered for the power of its wines. You get the best of both worlds with this stunning creation: elegance and power. These traits are particularly well suited to the versatile grape variety at the heart of this Tuscan all-rounder. This is a true Renaissance wine."
100 points Wine Advocate
"A rainy winter was followed by a season with almost no rain from April to August. The small, concentrated berries were vinified partly in stainless steel and partly in upright oak casks – each parcel vinified separately. Malolactic fermentation took place in new barriques, with 12 months of ageing. The final blend was then made, and the wine returned to barriques for a further 12 months. Aromatic and truffley, this 2006 is full of fragrant, ripe red fruits. It has a beautifully fleshy, juicy character, yet it has verticality and salinity. The round, silky tannins are really nicely integrated, and some fine spice and chocolate notes emerge on the finish. This is in a really good place right now."
99 points Decanter
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
"The wine that most delighted me at this historic tasting of Tuscany's most iconic wines was the 2006 Masseto. This is a wine of sheer power, bliss, opulence, infinity and sublime seduction. This Merlot-based masterpiece hits all your senses with the grace of a ballerina and the power of a heavyweight. It is steady on its proverbial feet, but it also glides over the palate with a profound sense of elegance, harmony and rhythm. Among the prized vintages of Masseto, including 2001, 2004 and 2007, this edition is my favorite. The wine delivers an extra sense of tightness or firmness at the back that serves to stitch together its fleshy richness and general sumptuousness. The personality is sunny, expansive, articulate and sophisticated. You'll remember that the 2006 vintage is celebrated for the elegance of its wines. In the coastal Bolgheri appellation, it is also remembered for the power of its wines. You get the best of both worlds with this stunning creation: elegance and power. These traits are particularly well suited to the versatile grape variety at the heart of this Tuscan all-rounder. This is a true Renaissance wine."
100 points Wine Advocate
"A rainy winter was followed by a season with almost no rain from April to August. The small, concentrated berries were vinified partly in stainless steel and partly in upright oak casks – each parcel vinified separately. Malolactic fermentation took place in new barriques, with 12 months of ageing. The final blend was then made, and the wine returned to barriques for a further 12 months. Aromatic and truffley, this 2006 is full of fragrant, ripe red fruits. It has a beautifully fleshy, juicy character, yet it has verticality and salinity. The round, silky tannins are really nicely integrated, and some fine spice and chocolate notes emerge on the finish. This is in a really good place right now."
99 points Decanter
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