1990 Ornellaia

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

92Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

Another super effort from this producer, Ludvico Antinori's 1990 Ornellaia is a worthy successor to the super 1988. Fat, supple, and loaded with black-cherry and curranty fruit, and a dash of vanillin from new oak barrels, this full-bodied, velvety-textured, opulent wine should drink well for 10-12 years. Oct 1994, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 92/100

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Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 92/100

About The Producer

The producer

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window