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Ornellaia Masseto 2016

Original price was: $3,898.35.Current price is: $3,508.51.

The 2016 shows a particularly intense and young colour, followed by a nose in which ripe and intense dark fruit blends with subtle notes of cocoa and spices. On the palate it develops a rich and dense frame of ripe and caressing tannins balanced by luscious and vibrant fruit and a vivid acidity that keeps the long finish clean and vibrant.

Country	Italy
Size	750ml
Varietal	Merlot
Vintage	2016
Producer	Ornellaia

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Ornellaia was founded in 1981 undergoing several changes of ownership until it was taken over by the Frescobaldi family in 2005. Located near Bolgheri with around 192 hectares in total encompassing the vineyards, winery and the adjacent Bellaria property just North of Bolgheri. One of the driving forces of the Super Tuscan movement the estates Ornellaia, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc is a seductive and evocative wine that has won much praise from wine critics and drinkers alike with its impressive colour, concentration and intensity of aroma and flavour. Other wines from the estate provide great quality also including the superb Le Serre Nuove and La Volte blends.

Merlot is a red wine grape variety that is widely grown in many regions around the world. It is known for producing wines that are smooth, easy to drink, with moderate acidity and have a relatively low tannin content. This makes them a good wine for those who may find red wines with high tannins to be too astringent.

The grape produces wine that is typically a deep ruby red color, with flavors of dark fruit, such as black cherry and blackberry, as well as notes of plum, chocolate, and sometimes a hint of spice.

They are often aged in oak barrels to give them a smooth, round texture and subtle vanilla or toast flavors. Merlot pairs well with a wide range of foods, including red meats, poultry, and pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces.