Magnum 1,5 Liters ORNELLAIA Bolgheri Superiore 2018 DOC in Wooden Box ORNELLAIA
| Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
| 3 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2024 |
| Winery | ORNELLAIA - FRESCOBALDI |
| Denomination | Bolgheri Superiore DOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grapes | 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 20% Petit Verdot |
| Alcohol content | 15,00% |
| Cl | 150cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | LI/813 |
| Winery headquarter | Frescobaldi - Firenze (FI) - Via Santo Spirito, 11 |
| Bottle size | Magnum |
| Combination | Roast meat, Sliced beef, Pasta with meat sauce, Saffron risotto, Medium-aged cheeses, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, wild game, Meat stewed |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Bolgheri |
This bottle is Magnum size 1.5 litres and is sold in a screen-printed wooden case.
Princely, refined and immensely elegant. Vinified with a blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 20% Petit Verdot. Harvesting, in keeping with Ornellaia winery tradition, was done by hand in 15 kg crates, and the grapes were sorted on a double sorting table before and after destemming and then subjected to a soft crushing. Each variety and each parcel was vinified separately. 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. Malolactic fermentation took place mainly in oak barrels (70% new and 30% second passage). The wine remained in barriques in the Ornellaia cellar at a controlled temperature for a period of about 18 months. After the first 12 months it was blended and then reintroduced into the barriques where it spent a further 6 months. The wine remained in the bottle for a further 12 months before release.
Characteristics of Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia wine
The organoleptic examination reveals a deep ruby red colour, wonderfully bright and luxurious. The perfume on 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, ample, round, with velvety tannins and an alcoholic structure that hints at a great capacity for ageing. A generous Ornellaia in this vintage, persistent and mineral, with a long finish played on fruity and spicy notes.
Recommended pairings when tasting Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore
The Bolgheri Superiore DOC 'Ornellaia' from the infamous Tuscan winery Tenuta Ornellaia goes magically with game or red meat dishes. Sublime also with refined risottos and important cheeses. The ideal serving temperature is 16° maximum 18° C. It should be poured into a wide goblet that allows the wine to oxygenate. It reaches an alcohol content of 14% Vol.
