Double Magnum 3 Liters ORNELLAIA Bolgheri Superiore 2021 DOC in Wooden Case ORNELLAIA
| Sommelier score | 96/100 | 2026 |
| Winery | ORNELLAIA - FRESCOBALDI |
| Denomination | Bolgheri Superiore DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grapes | 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 20% Petit Verdot |
| Alcohol content | 15,00% |
| Cl | 300cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | LI/813 |
| Winery headquarter | Frescobaldi - Firenze (FI) - Via Santo Spirito, 11 |
| Bottle size | Magnum |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Roast meat, Florentina Steak, Fillet with green pepper, Sliced beef, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, wild game, Pasta with meat sauce |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Bolgheri |
Princely, refined and immensely elegant. Vinified with a blend of grapes composed of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 20% Petit Verdot. The harvest, as per tradition of the Ornellaia winery was done by hand in 15 kg boxes and the bunches were selected on a double sorting table before and after destemming and finally subjected to a soft pressing. Each variety and each parcel was vinified separately. The alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel vats at temperatures between 26-30°C for a week followed by maceration for a total of approximately 10-15 days. The malolactic fermentation took place mainly in oak barriques (70% new and 30% second passage). The wine remained in barriques in the Ornellaia cellar at a controlled temperature for a period of approximately 18 months. After the first 12 months, the wine was assembled and then reintroduced into the barriques where it spent another 6 months. The wine remained in the bottle for another 12 months before being released onto the market.
Characteristics of the wine Bolgheri Superior Ornellaia
On organoleptic examination it presents a deep ruby red color, of wonderful brightness and luxurious. The perfume to the nose persuades with intense and fine sensations of red pulp fruit, with an elegant spiciness and hints of mushroom and bark. The taste in the mouth is balanced, broad, round, with velvety tannins and an alcoholic structure that reveals a great capacity for aging. A generous Ornellaia in this vintage, persistent and mineral, with a long finish played on fruity and spicy notes.
Suggested pairings when tasting Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore
The Bolgheri Superiore DOC "Ornellaia" from the infamous Tuscan winery Tenuta Ornellaia, pairs magically with game or red meat dishes. Also sublime with refined risottos and important cheeses. The ideal serving temperature is 16° maximum 18° C. It should be poured into a large glass that allows the wine to oxygenate.
