Ornellaia 2023

Ornellaia is one of the great names of Bolgheri, that coastal strip of Tuscany which has made Italian red wine world-famous.

In the glass, a deep, luminous ruby red. On the nose, blueberry, blackberry and plum, with roasted almond, cocoa and balsamic notes of Mediterranean macchia. On the palate, concentrated, broad and enveloping: powerful structure, yet with a distinctive mineral freshness and perfectly polished tannins. The finish is exceptionally long.

The Winery

Ornellaia comes from Tenuta dell'Ornellaia in Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, one of the most famous wine-growing regions in the world. It is a Bolgheri DOC Superiore in the classic Bordeaux style, whose blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot is re-balanced year after year.

At a glance

In the vineyard

Hand-harvested, in 15 kg boxes. Before and after destemming, a double selection is carried out, by hand and optically, so that only perfect berries enter the cellar.

In the cellar

Each micro-parcel ferments separately in concrete and steel tanks at 26 to 30 degrees, approximately 15 days on the skins and a total of about three weeks in the tank. The wine then matures for 18 months in French barriques, 70 percent of which are new. After the first twelve months, the final blend is created, which returns to wood for another six months before being bottled.

At the table

A wine for grand occasions: with beef, game, braised meat or aged cheese. Open in good time or decant and serve at 16 to 18 degrees. With good storage, it will continue to age for many years.

An icon from Bolgheri, for collectors and special moments. A gift that impresses, and a wine you won't forget.