2011 Ornellaia Masseto IGT

100 Points - James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

“Wow. Fabulous aromas of currants, rosemary, mint and orange peel. Perfect nose. Full body with perfectly integrated tannins. It's long and incredible with tangerine, toasted-oak, berry, terracotta and chocolate flavors. It lasts for minutes on the palate. This needs at least five years to soften but so spellbinding now.”

96 Points - Peter Moser, Falstaff

“Dark ruby garnet, good color depth, violet reflections, delicate lightening at the edges. Sweet dark wild berry aromas, nuances of licorice, a subtle touch of precious wood, a delicate hint of vanilla and cardamom, an inviting bouquet. Full-bodied, complex texture, taut and with firm, still-present tannins, dark nougat, well-integrated acidity, a tight style, already very long-lasting, subtle sweetness on the finish, a classic Masseto that will gradually improve in the coming years.”

95 Points - Aldo Fiordelli, jamessuckling.com

“18 Dec 2020) 2011 was a vintage where everything was ahead of schedule, 'incredibly good for concentration,' said Axel Heinz, managing director of the estate. Earthy tones with forest floor aromas melt into bramble fruits and milk chocolate. The full-bodied palate is loaded with Mediterranean herbs and cedar wood flavours. The tannins are velvety, ripe and just a bit tauter than usual, accompanied by refreshing acidity. At the moment it comes across as quite closed down and the aftertaste is not totally convincing, however its stunning concentration could evolve in slightly different ways.”