Ira Schwartz

9.4

Despite a nine year difference the color of the wines were very similar. There were no doubt that the wines were siblings, the DNA was very clear. On the nose, they were twins with the younger sibling demonstrating more intensity, but the exact same scents. It was on the palate where differences showed up. The fruit had a slightly darker profile along with cassis, cigar box and cedar. Slightly more tannins that did not impede a long finish which did not show any hint of alcohol. Very supportive acidity. There is no rush to drink. — 7 days ago

Jack Krawczyk

9.4

fun bottle - will be great in 5 years. nice pre-ripe black currant on the finish — 4 months ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.5

The Masseto Ornellaia is an exceptional expression of a Merlot, offering a beautifully balanced blend of power and elegance. On the nose, there’s an inviting oak aroma that seamlessly mingles with ripe, dark fruit—think blackberries and plums—with subtle hints of licorice and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with layers of dark fruit flavors unfolding effortlessly, underpinned by a velvety texture. The oak is well-integrated, adding depth without overwhelming the fruit. Its tannins are smooth but structured, leading to a long, lingering finish. Overall, it’s a complex, luxurious wine that evolves beautifully in the glass. — 2 years ago

with Daniel and Michael

Ron Siegel

9.3

More reserved than the Tignanello but with a silky, polished mouthfeel with tannins lurking that will need more time. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Dark Ruby with aromas of earthy ripe black and red berries with slight note of cacao and woody spice. On the palate flavors of ripe, juicy fruit with oak, tobacco, leather and peppery-spicy tones, dense and persistent, firm tightly wound tannins need to integrate with oak. Long finish, complex ending with juicy sweet fruit and toasty notes. Must mature! — 6 years ago

Will Rogers

9.1

Dinner at Bowen’s — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

A rich Crimson in colour. Cabernet aromas immediately noticed. A Bordeaux blend from Bolgheri, Tuscany. I’m sure this wine would be difficult to pick as Italian in a lineup of left bank Bordeaux from 2015. This has blackberry, plum and earth flavours all wrapped in spicy oak. Will go on into the early 2030s. Thoroughly enjoyable. Next in a couple of years. — 23 days ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Call me old school I still love #supertuscan wines — 3 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2020 | petit manseng — a year ago

MRM

9.5

This year just never disappoints — 3 years ago

James Forsyth

9.2

Tropical pineapple. — 5 years ago

Adisorn Chaikit

9.5

Easy taste with great meat — 6 years ago

Cristina Civetta

9.6

Best magnum of Ornellia in best of company Ed and parents — 8 years ago

with Ed

Stuart Pollack

9.7

Grapefruit heaven. A beautiful Sauvignon Blanc blend with three V white grapes. Strong citrus nose. Expensive but delicious. — 3 months ago

Alberto Cdm

8.9

A 10 anni è già in fase decadente. Buono in bocca ma colore e profumi sono da vino di 20 anni — 3 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

I love Ornellaia! One of the silkiest smoothest wines about...never a disappointment. — a year ago

Mark S.

9.0

8 years vintage. Concentrated and smooth. Black fruits. CP quite good!
La Volte 16 @1235, Xiaduo - P Vino, 240723,90 — 2 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

Rich nose shows moist humus, toasted brown bread, rich dark berry fruit, sandstoney gravel. Dark and concentrated on the palate. Rich flavors show dark minerals, dark chocolate, graphite, but not a lot of fruit per se. lengthy finish has a lot of tannin. This could go for several more years but is very nice now. — 4 years ago

with Rebecca and Angelo

Raun Kupiec

9.1

So perfumed, an absolute explosion on the nose. Lots of vanilla and nuts. — 7 years ago

B

10

1997 Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Masseto MLA Merlot. Drank at DR concert. This followed the 1986 Margaux. Definitely much bigger, just massive. Concentrated dark fruit, balanced with a nice earthiness. Despite its (relatively) intense structure, this wine drank beautifully, with a smooth, long finish. — 10 years ago