The 2016 Ornellaia from Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is celebrated as a truly exceptional vintage for Bolgheri, showcasing a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, aged for 20 months in 70% new French oak. Critics have lauded it as 【superior in terms of quality, clarity, and intensity compared to the 2015 vintage】, and an "astoundingly vibrant, powerful and concentrated" wine. Expect monumental depth with profound layers of black fruit, coffee, licorice, and baking chocolate, alongside intense dark cherries, mulberries, plums, espresso, dark cocoa powder, and cedar. It presents a glossy shine, a polished texture, and a full-bodied, multi-dimensional palate with thrilling purity of fruit and ample, regal tannins. 🍴 This powerful Super Tuscan pairs beautifully with rich, flavourful dishes such as roasted lamb, beef Wellington, wild boar ragu, or aged hard cheeses. Its structure and depth can stand up to robust flavours. 🥂 Ideal for grand celebrations, significant anniversaries, or as a cornerstone addition to a serious wine collection. This wine is hitting the market now, but collectors are advised to cellar it for safekeeping, as it is best enjoyed from 2025 onwards and has the potential to age for two decades.