Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Ornellaia, Tuscany, Italy
Italy
750 ml · Also available in 1.5 L
€324.90
- Varietal
- 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot,
- Region
- Tuscany, Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Tasting notes
Intense ruby-red colour. A bouquet full of intriguing spicy and balsamic notes, including aromas of black pepper, sage and aromatic herbs. The wine is both full-bodied and vibrant in the mouth, filling the palate with its dense and elegant tannic texture and ending with a persistent and beautifully crisp finish.
Vinification
The clusters are hand-picked into small crates and optically sorted at the winery. Each grape variety and single vineyard block are vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete tanks at temperatures between 26 and 30°C for one week, followed by maceration for about 15 days, for a total time in the vat of about three weeks. The malolactic fermentation took place mainly in oak barrels, 70% new and 30% used once.
Ageing
18 months in barriques (about 70% new) - after the first 12 months of maturation, the wine is assembled and then returned to the barriques for an additional 6 months period. After bottling, the wine aged a further 12 months prior to release.
Food pairing
Excellent on its own or with steak, game and ripe cheeses.
