Ornellaia 1998
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 35%, Cabernet Franc 5% Tuscany, Italy 1998
Ornellaia 1998 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Super Tuscan, Italy), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £385.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£385.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Super Tuscan
Origin
Super Tuscan · Tuscany · Italy
inferred from Super Tuscan
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
From the excellent 1998 vintage, this is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Another stunning release from Ornellaia with Cabernet Sauvignon performing particularly well. Saturated black fruits, graphite and smoke glide across the palate into a long, dark finish.
Other vintages of Ornellaia we list
1987£258.001992£350.001995£310.001997£300.002004£360.002005£315.002006£350.002007£355.002008£290.002013£260.002014£240.002017£230.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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