Donna Olimpia 1898
BOLGHERI ROSSO DOC
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
TASTING NOTES
Ruby red, very deep colour with purple hues. On the nose, ample and clean, with vibrant notes of cinnamon, blackberry, blueberry, pepperoni, chocolate and liquorice. It is well-structured, soft and very harmonious. Sweet tannins and lingering jammy fruits round up the finish.
ORIGIN OF THE NAME
The name Donna Olimpia 1898, was given in 1898 to the estate in honour of Gherardo della Gherardesca's wife Olimpia Alliata of Biserno to commemorate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
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James Suckling
Donna Olimpia 1898 2014
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
CloseA chewy and flavorful red with plum, chocolate and walnut character. Medium to full body, round tannins and a juicy finish. Made from a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot and cabernet franc. Better in 2019.
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James Suckling
Donna Olimpia 1898 2011
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
CloseScore: 90 points. A balanced, refined wine with blackberry, hints of mint and dark fruit. Full body with a polished tannin texture. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot and petit verdot. Drink now or hold.
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James Suckling
Donna Olimpia 1898 2010
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Close PdfScore: 90 points. Currant and sweet tobacco on the nose with just a hint of spice. Medium to full body, with integrated tanninsand a medium finish. Balanced and pretty. Drink now.
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Donna Olimpia 1898 2010
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Close PdfScore: 90 points. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, this offer a clean, polished feel, as well as tightly woven forest- fruit and mineral tones. There’s a blast of freshness that’s followed by soft cherry and tangy herb endnotes. M.L.
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James Suckling
Donna Olimpia 1898 2008
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Close PdfScore: 94 points. Yum. Love the mineral, blueberry, floral and dark fruit on the nose. Full bodied, with velvety tannins and a long balanced finish. So much fruit here, but really balanced. Complex and multi- layered. Amazing.
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