Tenuta dell Ornellaia, Bolgheri Ornellaia 2023

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri Ornellaia 2023 is the estate’s flagship red wine, renowned for combining the power of Bordeaux varieties with the Mediterranean character of Tuscany’s coastal Maremma. Generous, structured and deeply expressive, it is a defining example of Bolgheri’s ability to produce age-worthy Italian reds. Ornellaia’s story began in 1981, when Marchese Lodovico Antinori revived the estate and planted some of the region’s first French vines.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep, intense ruby-red colour. Its expressive bouquet is led by dark berries and ripe black fruit, complemented by elegant hints of vanilla, spice and tobacco. On the palate, it is expansive and generous, with concentrated fruit, a powerful tannic structure and a refined spiciness that carries through to a long, persistent finish. Although approachable with decanting, Ornellaia 2023 has the concentration, acidity and tannic framework to develop beautifully over many years. With careful cellaring, it should gain further complexity and develop more pronounced savoury, earthy and tobacco-like nuances.

Production
The vineyards are situated in Bolgheri, in the coastal Maremma of Tuscany, where a Mediterranean climate, sea breezes and varied soils create ideal conditions for Bordeaux-inspired red varieties. The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified separately according to vineyard parcel in stainless-steel tanks, allowing each lot to express its individual character. The wine is then matured for approximately 18 months in French oak barriques, partly new, before further bottle ageing.

Food & Serving
A natural partner for grilled beef, game and slow-cooked lamb, Ornellaia also works beautifully with rich sauces, braised meats and truffle-based dishes. Serve at approximately 16–18°C. Decant for around one to two hours before serving, particularly when enjoying the wine young, to soften the tannins and allow its layered aromas to emerge.

Producer
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was re-established in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori with the assistance of the renowned agronomist André Tchelistcheff. The estate helped demonstrate the exceptional potential of Bolgheri by planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc alongside Tuscany’s traditional varieties. After a period of joint ownership involving Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi, the estate is today wholly owned by Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi and remains one of Italy’s most celebrated producers.

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