The 2011 Ornellaia is another gorgeous wine. Mocha, plums, tobacco and licorice blossom from the glass in a rich, seamless wine endowed with stunning depth. Savory notes develop later, adding depth and resonance. The 2011 looks to have a broad drinking window that is sure to provide many stages of pleasure over the next 20+ years. The blend is approximately 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot.

Quality 980 | Brand 990 | Economics 883 | buzz brand, investment staple
Quality: The highest Quality score in its peer group for the 2011 vintage, at 980 compared to a peer group average of 819 Brand: Strong restaurant presence, featuring on 40 of the world's top wine lists, including Babbo Economics: Above its peer group average price of £55 for the 2011 vintage Production: Lower production than its peer group average of 151,875 bottles

- www.wine-lister.com June 2017