1996 Bolgheri Superiore DOC "Ornellaia", Tuscany, Italy

Firm and deep, slightly developed, dark aroma of ripe black berries, some juniper and mint with fine tobacco, smoky and also meaty notes as well as cedary-woody tones. Ripe, very tightly knit, juicy, dense fruit, toasty, smoky and nutty tones, again cedary and tobacco flavours, a little Mediterranean spice on the palate, fine acidity and present, ripe tannin, persistent, has power, substance and depth, a hint of tar in the background, juniper and peppery nuances, quite clearly salt, powerful but without any heaviness, complex and deep, long, firm, juicy and finely spicy finish with dark ethereal and again also cedary notes. In great condition.

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