The Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC Magnum 1.5L 2008, is a wine that is still improving with age. It boasts a complex profile of flavours including dark cherries, chocolate, espresso, blackberries and mocha, with additional notes of licorice, tar and camphor developing over time. The magnum bottle size of 1.5 litres is twice the size of a standard bottle, and it offers several benefits to the wine.
First, the larger bottle size slows down the aging process and allows the wine to mature more gracefully, resulting in a smoother and more refined taste. Second, magnums have a lower oxygen-to-wine ratio compared to standard bottles, which means there is less air in contact with the wine, reducing the chances of oxidation and preserving the wine's freshness for a longer time.
Overall, the Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC Magnum 1.5L 2008 is a wine that has evolved beautifully since its youth, showcasing a massive structure and promising an exceptional drinking experience to those who have the patience to wait.