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Ornellaia

Bolgheri Superiore Rosso DOC - Ornellaia 2019

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Format: 75 cl

-18%


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Technical information
Producer Ornellaia
Name Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage 2019
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, extended maceration
Region Tuscany
Production area Bolgheri, Tuscan Coast
Country Italy
Type Still red wine
Aging 18-24 months
Type of cask French oak barrels
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption 5-15 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses

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.


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How to serve

Glass:

Balloon chalice

Serve to:

16-18°C


When to drink it:

This wine is good immediately but you can age it for up to 20 years

Production area


Tuscany

The winery

Ornellaia – Winery in Toscana (Bolgheri)

Discover the story and wines of Ornellaia.

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.
Region: Toscana (Bolgheri)
Country: Italia
Founded: 1981
Grapes: 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.
Winery history
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