Ornellaia
Bolgheri Rosso Superiore La Vitalità 2023
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | Aged in barriques in cellars at controlled temperature for about 18 months; after 12 months blended and returned to barriques for a further 6 months; then aged in bottle for an additional 12 months before being released for sale. |
- Bordeaux blend 2023: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
- Ageing: 18 months in barrique (70% new) plus 12 months in bottle
- Characteristics: ripe and lively fruit, balsamic notes and light toasting
- Serving suggestions: decant for 1 hour; serving temperature 16-18 °C; 14.5% vol
- Pairings and awards: ideal with flavourful meats and mature cheeses; rating up to 95/100
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Superiore is a highly prestigious red wine produced by the Ornellaia winery. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes expresses an intense and vibrant aromatic profile. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance between structure and freshness, supported by silky tannins that lend elegance to the drinking experience. The finish is long and persistent, enriched by clear balsamic notes and light toasted hints.
Where it comes from
This wine originates along the Tuscan coast, in the heart of the Bolgheri area. The estate's vineyards benefit from a Mediterranean climate, tempered by constant sea breezes that ensure optimal ripening and preserve the aromatic definition of the grapes. The natural diversity of the soils in this coastal area gives the wine a pronounced territorial complexity, allowing it to achieve a perfect balance between aromatic concentration, tension and gustatory persistence.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting and careful selection of the bunches on a double sorting table, followed by gentle crushing. To enhance the individual territorial expressions, each variety and vineyard parcel is vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, accompanied by precisely managed maceration on the skins. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation occurs mainly in oak barrels, enriching the wine's texture. The process is completed with a long maturation in wood, during which the various lots are blended, giving structure and longevity to the final product.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1985 as the flagship wine of the estate, Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Superiore continues a tradition of excellence that began in 1981 in Castagneto Carducci. The 2023 vintage celebrates the theme of “Vitality” through the exclusive Vendemmia d’Artista project, which combines the vision of oenologist Axel Heinz with a limited edition artist’s label. Highly acclaimed by international critics, this masterful Bordeaux blend embodies the perfect expression of the Tuscan terroir, capable of evolving magnificently over time.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Axel Heinz
- Bottles produced: 880.000
- Hectares: 112
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia was founded in 1981, in a beautiful, unspoiled part of Tuscany. From the outset, the mission was to produce outstanding wines. Since then passion and dedication, coupled with a unique terroir and an extraordinary microclimate, have brought the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's prestigious labels great success and recognition as one of the most important wineries in the world.
Vision
A little more than 20 years ago, a revelation: the future of Italian viticulture had to take a new enological path, in search of absolute quality. To achieve this goal, the proper place, proper time, and best people were needed. This led to the idea of the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, a place of infinite potential, cultivated with wisdom and experience by its "artists," who seek, with every vintage, a new masterpiece.
Philosophy
Production limited to the course of the year, harvesting by hand only after full ripeness, individual vinification for each vineyard, respect for a unique and precious terroir. These are just some of the choices made by Ornellaia, in a philosophy that has privileged quality from the very beginning. Thanks to women and men who put their arms, soul, head and heart into their work, all year round. And the results can be seen, but above all tasted... Read more
| Name | Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Superiore La Vitalita 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Ornellaia |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1985 as the flagship wine of the estate, Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Superiore continues a tradition of excellence that began in 1981 in Castagneto Carducci. The 2023 vintage celebrates the theme of "Vitality" through the exclusive Vendemmia d’Artista project, which combines the vision of oenologist Axel Heinz with a limited edition artist’s label. Highly acclaimed by international critics, this masterful Bordeaux blend embodies the perfect expression of the Tuscan terroir, capable of evolving magnificently over time. |
| Origin | Località Ornellaia, Castagneto Carducci, Livorno, Italia |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-30 °C |
| Fermentation | About a week |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats, with maceration; malolactic fermentation mainly in oak barriques; ageing in barriques. |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel vats at temperatures between 26-30°C for one week, followed by maceration for a total of about 10 5 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred mainly in oak barriques (70% new and 30% first use). |
| Aging | Aged in barriques in cellars at controlled temperature for about 18 months; after 12 months blended and returned to barriques for a further 6 months; then aged in bottle for an additional 12 months before being released for sale. |
| Year production | 880000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |