10-28-201410-29-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2758BBoston
October 28, 2014 06:00 PMCalender
567

Ornellaia

Sell one like this
$4,305$3,500
Auction: Fine Wines - 2758BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 29, 2014 6:00PM

Description:

OrnellaiaMasseto2006
Tuscany
"I can still remember nearly falling out of my chair the first time I tasted the 2006 Masseto (100% Merlot) from barrel. The wine is now in bottle, and it is every bit as monumental as I had hoped. The wine possesses staggering richness in a style that perfectly captures the essence of this great Tuscan vintage. Black cherries, flowers, licorice and sweet toasted oak are just some of the nuances that emerge from the 2006 Masseto. A wine of breathtaking depth, it also reveals superb clarity, freshness and vibrancy in a sumptuous, beautifully-balanced style. Simply put, the 2006 Masseto is a masterpiece from Tenuta dell' Ornellaia. According to Agronomist/General Manager Leonardo Raspini the dryness of the vintage slowed down the maturation of the sugars, leaving the wine with an unusually high level of acidity, and therefore freshness, considering its overall ripeness. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031." A. Galloni for TWA, 99 pts. 08/09
6 bottles (3 in owc)
Estimate $2,700-4,000


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Keywords

Tuscany, chair, Leonardo Raspini, Agronomist /General Manager