Ornellaia
Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 'Ornellaia' Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2021
Still Red wine, full bodied and intense, fruity with hints of grass and roasted, aged in barriques
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220,00 €
Awards
Bibenda
Gambero Rosso
Vitae AIS
Robert Parker
James Suckling
Veronelli
Features
Denomination
Bolgheri DOC
Vines
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Tipologia
Alcohol content
15 %
Format
75 cl Bottle
Vinification
Separated for each parcel with fermentation in steel and cement vats for a week and maceration on the skins for 10-15 days. Malolactic fermentation in oak barrels (70% new and 30% second passage)
Aging
18 months in barrique
Additional Notes
Contains sulfites
Collection bottle, no discounts
BOLGHERI ROSSO SUPERIORE 'ORNELLAIA' TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA 2021 DESCRIPTION
Flagship wine of Ornellaia Estate, is the result of careful selection in the vineyards exclusively within the estate. Manufactured with great care and attention in limited quantities ro confirm the constant excellence of Ornellaia.
Colour
Rich and intense ruby red
Scent
Notes of wild fruit jam with hints of roasted coffee and gentle scents of pine
Taste
Rich and balanced with soft tannins
Temperature
18°-20°C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we recommend you to let the wine rest in a decanter at least 1 or 2 hours before serving
When to drink
Wine with a great longevity, already remarkable if you drink it now, but we suggest to let it rest in your cellar to best appreciate the great qualities that will mature over time
Glass
Ballon
Perfect for robust, full-bodied and intense red wines, which require intense oxygenation to disclose all their deep and complex aromas and enhance the evolution in the glass
Longevity
You can leave it in your cellar for even more than 20 years
| Guide | Year | Score | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibenda | 2020 | 5 / 5 | Excellent Wine |
| Gambero Rosso | 2020 | 3 / 3 | Excellent Wine |
| Vitae AIS | 2019 | 4 / 4 | Wine with an excellent stylistic and organoleptic profile |
| Robert Parker | 2020 | 95 / 100 | Outstanding Wine |
| James Suckling | 2020 | 98 / 100 | Unmissable Wine |
| Veronelli | 2020 | 98 / 100 | Excellent Wine |
Ornellaia
| Foundation Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Vineyard hectares | 119 |
| Annual production | 1.000.000 bt |
| Winemaker | Axel Heinz |
| Address | Ornellaia, 191 Localita' Ornellaia-Bolgheri - 57022 Castagneto Carducci (LI) |
Perfect to drink with
Pasta Bolognese
Roasted and Grilled Meat
Red Meat Stew
Game
Aged Cheese