OrnellaiaOrnellaia Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC 2020

Product code: 14850
£198.45 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Bolgheri
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Ornellaia
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Olga Fusari
Grape
Grape: Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Grape: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Bolgheri
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Ornellaia
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Olga Fusari
Grape
Grape: Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Grape: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

Product Notes

Ornellaia Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC is a bold red wine produced in Italy's picturesque Tuscan region. It boasts an exquisite balance of richness and elegance, revealing layers of ripe, dark berries, exotic spices, earthy undertones, and a hint of dark chocolate. This robust wine is effortlessly smooth, with well-integrated tannins that lend a velvety texture. Breath-taking depth and complexity await on the palate, complemented perfectly by a lingering, sophisticated finish. The Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC is no doubt a testament to skilled winemaking, a true Italian masterpiece drenched in tradition and grandeur.

Tasting Notes

With its usual deep ruby red colour, Ornellaia 2020 stands out on the nose with ripe red fruits and delicate vanilla and gentle tobacco notes. Upon tasting, the wine reveals itself to be rounded and velvety, making an enjoyable and engaging first impression that entices for a second sip. The tannins are dense yet elegant and the finish proves to be savoury and enduring

About the Winery

Ornellaia

Ornellaia winery, steeped in the tradition of Italian viticulture, is nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of Bolgheri, Italy. As a paragon of world-class wine production, Ornellaia is renowned for its exclusive provinces of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.

Touted as one of the most prestigious vineyards in Italy, the winery was founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori. The first bottle of its flagship wine was produced in 1985, marking a notable milestone in the chronicles of Italian winemaking. Amid the fertile terroirs of the Tuscan coast lies the expansive scenery of Ornellaia, spread across about 99 hectares of vineyards; a mesmerising spectacle to behold.

Ornellaia exercises an innovative blend of traditional and modern vinification techniques to create a remarkable variety of wines. Notably, the Ornellaia, a blend of the four core varieties, is well-loved by wine connoisseurs worldwide. The impeccable quality of the wines here is acclaimed by numerous wine critics, with the winery frequently receiving top ratings.

Beyond its sublime wines, Ornellaia organises prestigious events and offers immersive wine tasting sessions that promote wine education. Guests are invited to delve into the captivating process of winemaking, and to take a guided tour around the winery, where they can experience first-hand the vineyards lush verdure, and the cellars’ alluring richness.

Ornellaia’s commitment to excellence and its profound respect for the terroir, have bolstered the winery’s reputation in producing wines of extraordinary uniqueness and complexity. It stands as a testament to the magic that can happen when passion compliments skill.

In essence, Ornellaia winery is a requisite experience for oenophiles and novices alike, keen on savouring the unparalleled beauty of Italian viticulture. It offers a rich tapestry of delights to the senses, seducing the palate and inviting us into a world where wine is an art, a lifestyle, and an enduring legacy, of a time tested tradition alive.

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