The palate is medium-bodied with grippy dark plum and blackberry fruit laced with graphite and tobacco

and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density

It does exhibit a classic Sassicaia bouquet

Full bodied

500-liter French oak vats and 18% in new French barrique

Ornellaia other_regions The palate is medium-bodied withThis brilliant wine is one of the best new breed Tuscan reds I have tasted. The color is a sensational black purple and the nose offers gorgeously intense aromas of black plums, cassis, licorice, and spicy new oak. In the mouth, there is extraordinary opulence and richness, enough acidity to provide grip, and plenty of tannin lurking behind the cascade of fruit. The explosive finish goes on and on. Approachable, even delicious now, this splendid wine