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Tue, Nov 5, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Nov 12, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 750ml
  • Italy
  • Tuscany
  • Bolgheri
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Red
  • Mixed Lot, Verticals
  • II3422
  • II3424
Lot 754

Vertical Ornellaia 2001-2003 - 3 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$840 - CAD$1,200

Bid Increments

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CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
CAD$1,000 CAD$100
CAD$2,000 CAD$200
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CAD$5,000 CAD$500
CAD$10,000 CAD$1,000
CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of Vertical Ornellaia 2001-2003 - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $840 - $1200 with a reserve of $600. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11535. In this lot you will find 1 bottle of 2001 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC (750ml), 1 bottle of 2002 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC (750ml), 1 bottle of 2003 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC (750ml).

Condition

In Neck on 2003 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC . In Neck on 2002 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC . In Neck on 2001 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC .

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These bottles are from the cellar of a long time licensee (restaurant) in Eastern Canada. They were acquired on release from the agent and immediately stored in the restaurant's environmentally controlled cellar until coming to Iron Gate.
The score for 2001 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC is 96 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2001 Ornellaia is easily the finest in the history of the estate, warm and spicy on the nose with superbly focused plum and black currant fruit, much complexity and elegance in its concentrated and supple body, and a velvety, enveloping close. It will easily drink well for another two decades. The score for 2002 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC is 92 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - 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. The score for 2003 Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC is 93 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The opulent 2003 Ornellaia (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot) presents a dramatic contrast to the 2004 in its super-ripe, open nose and jammy dark fruit. Ample and warm on the palate, it is clearly the product of a very hot vintage, yet it shows notable freshness along with much persistence, great overall balance and a lingering note of sweetness on the finish.