Wine Watch Features One of a Kind Wines from Tenuta dell’Ornellaia

For knowledgeable red wine lovers, truly good Merlot is difficult to obtain. Most of what is available is not made from 100% merlot grapes or the quality is not up to par. The most well known Merlots come from France and California, but have you ever had a true (100%) Merlot from Italy? Italian Merlots are exceptional, but rarely produced and difficult to procure stateside. They are softer, silkier, and more balanced than their oak heavy counterparts. In one word, the wine is stunning!

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, near the town of Bolgheri in Turscany, is one of the few vineyards that produces it exceptionally, making it one of the most important wineries in the world. To add to its top quality status, the grapes are always hand harvested. Masseto, as it’s referred to in this particular area, is a rare and exclusive Cru made entirely from Merlot grapes. It has been hailed by many as a “cult wine”.

Wine Watch, a wine boutique in Fort Lauderdale, recently acquired limited quantities of rare vintages from the estate. They are for sale now and ready to drink. Additionally, for those that enjoy aging wines in their cellar, newer vintages are available in single bottles or crates.

The “hot” list with tasting notes from Wine Watch: