Ornellaia 1990 - Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

Tasting notes

96 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

" Good fresh deep red. Knockout nose combines black fruits, tar, mocha and humus. A hugely concentrated, sweet wine with great richness of fruit and extract. The first vintage of Ornellaia to reach 14% alcohol, and it shows in the wine's compelling thickness. Far from the subtlest wine in the range, but ripe acidity and big, sweet tannins give it plenty of verve and grip. Today, I find this wine fresher and a bit more detailed than the estate's 2000. A monumental wine today, but this could still use another four or five years in bottle to reach its peak."

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

Domaine Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – The Excellence of Great Tuscan Wines

Explore our selection of wines from the renowned Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, located in Bolgheri, Tuscany. This iconic estate is behind some of the most prestigious Super Tuscan wines, highly sought-after by collectors and wine lovers around the world.

Key Facts about the Estate:

  • Total surface area: 86 hectares
  • In production: 75 hectares
  • Grape varieties:
    • 56% Cabernet Sauvignon
    • 27% Merlot
    • 10% Cabernet Franc
    • 7% Petit Verdot
  • Founded in 1981 by Lodovico Antinori

Wines Available:

  • Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC
    The estate's flagship wine. Elegant, deep and balanced. Available in several prestigious vintages.
  • Masseto
    A cult 100% Merlot wine from a single 7-hectare vineyard. Only 32,000 bottles are produced each year. Rare and exceptional.
  • Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia
    The estate's second wine, made from younger vines. Approachable and structured, with the refined signature of Ornellaia.
  • Le Volte dell’Ornellaia
    A softer and more accessible cuvée. A blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon — ideal for everyday enjoyment.

Best Vintages to Look For:

  • 2010 – Complex, balanced, and highly precise
  • 2009 – Warm, generous and expressive
  • 2008 – Elegant and structured
  • 2006 – Dense, built for long aging
  • 2001 – Classic, silky, ready to enjoy

Why Buy from Us?

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  • Optimal storage in professional wine cellars
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  • Guaranteed provenance – directly from the estate or trusted partners
  • Personalized advice – to help you choose the right vintage or cuvée

Order your bottles of Ornellaia, Masseto, Le Serre Nuove, and Le Volte today
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Data sheet

  • Color red
  • Country Toscane
  • Appellation Bolgheri
  • Classement DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA (DOCG)
  • Vintage 1990
  • Rating Stephen Tanzer : 96/100
  • Level IN
  • Peak: At maturity (should be drunk within a few years)
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)

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