Score: 90
Wine: Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia 2002
 
 Country: Italy
 Region: Tuscany 
 Issue: Oct 31, 2005
Aromas of currants, plums and hints of fresh herbs, rosemary in particular. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a subtle, refined finish. Very nice indeed for the vintage. Best after 2006. 9,640 cases made. (JS)
2002 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia Vino da Tavola
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 
Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Proprietary Blend (a dry red table wine)		  
 
 

 
 

Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Estimated
Cost
Wine Advocate #169 (Feb 2007) Antonio Galloni 92 points Drink 2008-2017 $153.00

The 2002 Ornellaia (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot) is an astoundingly good wine considering the vintage. A vibrant dark ruby/violet, it offers suggestions of herbs, tobacco, earthiness and dark red fruit with excellent length and notable structure. Although it doesn’t have the concentration or length of the best vintages, it displays terrific overall balance and is undoubtedly a huge overachiever for which General Manager/Agronomist Leonardo Raspini and his entire team deserve much credit. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2017.