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2012 Ornellaia

By Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Experience the Distinct Ensemble of the 2012 Ornellaia from Tenuta dell’Ornellaia

Unveil the mystery behind one of Italy's grand vinous treasures, the 2012 Ornellaia from Tenuta dell’Ornellaia. The year proved a challenging one for many producers, with climatic vagaries presiding over the vineyards in the hallowed lands of Tuscany. Yet, in the face of adversity, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia managed to extract sublime triumph.

 

A Fine Wine Unveiling Extraordinary Elegance and Depth

In these pressing circumstances, the master vintners at Tenuta dell’Ornellaia capitalised on their unwavering diligence and sharp intuition. The result was a wine that danced deftly between bold concentration and seductive elegance. Let's not forget to mention its wonderfully managed tannic structure that plays into an impressively lingering finish.

 

Capitalising on Challenging Conditions

The oscillating weather conditions in 2012 imposed an influence on their roster of fine wines, with the 2012 Ornellaia’s composition exhibiting a deliberate precision-play through this climatic flux. Notably less opulent than its predecessors, this expression leaned right into its inherent restraint, delivering a sensory sonnet of sculpted fruit character against a backdrop of carefully calibrated acidity and deft mineral undertones.

The placid weather during harvest provided the grapes with an optimal ripening window allowing this Ornellaia to offer a captivating interplay between redolent dark cherry and cassis, underpinned by complex nuances of graphite and spice. It's a splendid symphony that thrills even the most discerning palates; an investable fine wine that exemplifies the sheer tenacity and craft of Tenuta dell’Ornellaia.

 

2012 Ornellaia – A Lingering Legend

Fine wines from Italy like the 2012 Ornellaia from Tenuta dell’Ornellaia retain captivating stories inside every bottle. It’s a testament to the vintner’s craftsmanship, an ode to a challenging yet rewarding year, and an elevator pitch for why vintages like these make for keen investments.

Each sip remains a tasting treat, and as time passes, the pleasure will deepen for those astute enough to have invested in this extraordinary vintage. This isn't just an experience; it's an exploration through Tuscany's rolling vistas crafted into one exquisitely unforgettable bottle.

Current market price

$2,520.00

12x75cl

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