Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC Superiore from the Bolgheri coast of Tuscany — deep ruby-red with a lively and intense aromatic expression, red fruits, citrus notes, hints of liquorice, and Mediterranean scrub on the nose, enveloping and perfectly balanced on the palate with dense and silky tannins and an elegant, persistent finish.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red. Lively and intense aromatic expression on the nose — red fruits, citrus notes, hints of liquorice, and Mediterranean scrub. Enveloping on first taste with all components well-balanced: dense and silky tannins fill the palate with elegance and precision. The finish is lifted by a distinct tangy vein that enhances freshness and persistence. Ornellaia is one of Italy's most celebrated Super Tuscan estates, producing wines of consistent world-class quality from the Bolgheri coast.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri DOC Superiore
- Style: Dry red, Super Tuscan, Bolgheri Superiore, world-class
- Winemaking: Estate-grown from the Ornellaia estate, aged in French oak barriques
Food Pairing
Char-grilled meat, large game, lamb, and aged cured cheese.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for 1 hour. Will age for 15 to 20 years.
About the Producer
Ornellaia is one of Italy's most celebrated wine estates, located on the Bolgheri coast of Tuscany and producing Super Tuscan wines of world-class quality from estate vineyards that have been among Italy's finest since the 1980s.
