Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend 

Region: Italy, Tuscany

Vintage Tasted: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006

Parings: Red Meats, Lamb, Venison, Heavier Pasta, Hard Cheese and Sharp Cheddar

FatGuys Rating: Four-Fish

Tasting Notes:

A bold and rustic Italian with plenty of forward fruit
complemented with earthy undertones. 

 
Delightfully long finish which slowly mellows.  As with most of the reds from the Tuscan Region this wine can be enjoyed now or allowed to develop for the next 5-10 years.