NoseOn the nose it is intense and complex with notes of spices, mint, and chocolate. chocolateclovemint
FlavorOn the palate the wine, savory and long, is full-bodied and round with supple and velvety tannins.
Tuscany At a Glance
Region NameTuscany
Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Super Tuscans from Bolgheri are some of the world’s most famous wines and are adored by collectors, and they all hail from the gorgeous region of Tuscany.
Score: 91Vintage 2020James SucklingAttractively fruity and herbal nose of blackberries, stewed cherries, blackcurrant leaves, sage and dried flowers. Medium to full body with sleek tannins and a juicy, ripe palate. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2020Vinous MediaThe 2020 Ornello is an attractive wine to drink now and over the next few years, while the fruit remains vibrant. There’s good depth to the dark red fruit, cedar, dried herbs, tobacco and incense flavors. Stylistically, Ornello seems to be done in a fresher style than in the past. A touch of Syrah adds an attractive element of earthiness and spice that distinguishes the Ornello in the range.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2019Wine SpectatorThis is dense and tightly wound, with blackberry, plum and sweet spice flavors wrapped up in the robust tannins. There's ample fruit and a vibrant structure that comes together nicely on the finish. Sangioveto, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Best from 2023 through 2030. 5,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2019Wine EnthusiastCherry-vanilla cola is first on the nose of this wine, with fennel, crushed stone, pencil eraser and graphite emerging. These continue on the palate, joined by spice and the mineral earthiness of top soil, with everything held together by sticky tannins and vibrant acid. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2019James SucklingStewed cherries, plums, vanilla and baking spices on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Rich, ripe and creamy. Drink or hold.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2018Vinous MediaThe Ornello is, once again, one of the more intriguing wines in the range in 2018. Wild berry, sage, lavender and black pepper Syrah accents lend aromatic intensity as well as a good bit of structure to this red. As always, the Ornello has a brooding dimension to its personality that the other wines don’t have.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2018Wine SpectatorWell-marked by toasty oak notes, this red evokes tar, plum, blackberry and earth flavors. A bit burly, with assertive tannins lining the finish. Still has some time to give. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Best from 2021 through 2029. 5,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2017Wine SpectatorA mix of Tuscan macchia, iron, tobacco and soy flavors swirl around the core of black cherry and blackberry in this expressive, intense red. Solidly built and fresh, with vibrant structure driving the long aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Best from 2021 through 2033. 4,000 cases made. –BSShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2017James SucklingThe brash red fruit here is quite something, ranging from redcurrant jam to brambleberry pie and then a strong herbal note. Big and beefy, it is quite alcoholic, but turns a little jammy on the finish. Drink now, if you like a bold style.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastA blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this has aromas ripe dark fruit, leather and mocha. The dense palate shows mature black currant, espresso and clove alongside assertive tannins.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2016Vinous MediaThe 2016 Ornello is once again the hidden gem in this lineup in 2016. Rich and boisterous on the palate, the 2016 offers up serious resonance. The blend of Sangioveto, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah works especially well here. Dark cherry, chocolate, spice and licorice build into the ample, creamy finish. If I could only choose one wine from this range to drink, it would be the Ornello without question.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2016Wine SpectatorExudes smoke, black cherry and blackberry fruit, allied to a rich, muscular frame. Ripe and spicy, with sweet fruit offsetting the dense tannins. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2025. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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