Ornellaia Vino Rosso da Tavola 1993

Tertiary notes on full display, with edges of truffle, mushroom, tar, soot, rust. A little less vibrant than the others in the lineup, this is fully in its drinking window, although no huge rush to drink, as the black fruits are still giving pleasure, and rosemary spice adds depth. High Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend in these early vintages, with winemaker Andrea Giovannini. The 1993 vintage saw an abnormally hot Spring follwed by high summer temperatures, with harvest from September 5 to October 6. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in 33% new oak barrels for 16 months, then 14 months in bottle before release.