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Bolgheri Superiore Rosso DOC - Ornellaia 1999

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Bolgheri Superiore DOC 75 cl 1999

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Technical information

Producer
Ornellaia
Name
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage
1999
Gradation
14.0%
Format
75 cl
Aromatic profile
Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
Vinification method
Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
Aging
18-24 months
Type of cask
French oak barrels
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A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 56% - Merlot 25%  - Petit Verdot 10% - Cabernet Franc 9% which represent a highly exceptional mix and the maximum expression of the Ornellaia house. What they call Perfection made with nectar!

Of good concentration and important structure. It recalls very detailed scents of ripe red fruits accompanied by notes of sweet tobacco and vanilla. 

A combination of explosive and fresh flavors. In short, an importance that must be meditated on and certainly we must give him the utmost respect for this excellence. As if we were in a chemical laboratory, the cellar has sought absolute perfection.

The winery

Ornellaia

Toscana (Bolgheri)ItaliaSince 1981

A leading estate in Bolgheri (Tuscany), renowned for premium Bordeaux-style wines, producing both red and white wines as well as olive oil and grappa.
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Sangiovese
  • Ornellaia: iconic label of Bolgheri DOC Superiore
  • Le Serre Nuove: the estate's second wine
  • Masseto: single-vineyard Merlot historically associated with the estate
  • Vendemmia d'Artista: an annual project combining art and wine.
  • Part of the Marchesi de' Frescobaldi group.
The story
Tenuta Ornellaia began as a winemaking project on the Tuscan coast and was founded in 1981. Its flagship wine, Ornellaia, made its commercial debut in the late 1980s. Over the years the estate entered into international partnerships and is now part of the Frescobaldi group; the winery has also developed cultural initiatives such as the Vendemmia d'Artista and a historical archive of vintages.
Production philosophy
Striving for excellence through rigorous vineyard care, grape selection and practices designed to express the terroir; with a focus on sustainability and biodiversity conservation, complemented by cultural projects that connect wine and art.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Bolgheri area on the Tyrrhenian coast of Tuscany, the estate benefits from a Mediterranean microclimate. The soils are described as of marine, alluvial and volcanic origin, with aspects and parcels that vary across the estate.

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage
Gambero Rosso 3 Bicchieri Rossi - Eccellenza Assoluta 2016
Gambero Rosso 3 Bicchieri Rossi - Eccellenza Assoluta 2017
Gambero Rosso 3 Bicchieri Rossi - Eccellenza Assoluta 2018
Gambero Rosso 3 Bicchieri Rossi - Eccellenza Assoluta 2019
Veronelli 3 Stelle 2016
Veronelli 3 Stelle 2017
Vitae AIS 4 Viti 2015
Vitae AIS 4 Viti 2016
Vitae AIS 4 Viti 2017
Vitae AIS 4 Viti 2018
Decanter 90+ 2012
Decanter 90+ 2015
Decanter 90+ 2017
James Suckling 90+ 2012
James Suckling 90+ 2015
James Suckling 90+ 2016
James Suckling 90+ 2017
James Suckling 90+ 2018
Robert Parker 90+ 2014
Robert Parker 90+ 2016
Robert Parker 90+ 2017
Robert Parker 90+ 2018
Vinous 90+ 2017
Vinous 90+ 2018
Wine Spectator 90+ 2015
Wine Spectator 90+ 2016
Wine Spectator 90+ 2017
Wine Spectator 90+ 2018