Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Bolgheri Superiore Doc 2019 is an intense ruby ​​red wine obtained from a cuvèe of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc grapes and Petit Verdo produced by Ornellaia. On the nose, intriguing spicy and balsamic notes with hints of black pepper, sage and other aromatic herbs. In the mouth it is full-bodied and vibrant with a dense and elegant tannic texture. The finish is long, persistent and with a nice crunch.

The Tenuta of Ornellaia is located a few kilometers from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the locality of Bolgheri in the municipality of Castagneto< /strong> Carducci in the Province of Livorno (Tuscany). Here the Bogheri Superiore Doc (Controlled Designation of Origin) is produced, a red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

The wines produced on the Ornellaia estate are the most authentic expression of the terroir from which they come. The soils are of marine, alluvial and volcanic origin. The climate is mild with the sea breeze that continuously caresses and refreshes the grapes in the hot months while the surrounding hills shelter them from the cold northern winds and storms. It's in this natural landscape, that the vineyards fit and draw a territory of extraordinary beauty made of art, history and culture. And it is here that Ornellaia's experience, competence and stubbornness find the highest satisfaction in the creation of famous and fine wines

The 2019 vintage was marked by a very variable with long periods of cold and rain and as many periods of heat and drought. The harvest took place by hand and the bunches were selected on a double sorting table before and after destemming and subjected to a soft pressing at the end. In addition to manual selection, optical selection has been introduced to further increase the quality of the selection. Each variety and parcel was vinified separately. The alcoholic fermentation took place partly in stainless steel vats, partly in cement vats at temperatures between 26 and 30°C for a week, which was followed by a maceration of about 15 days, for a total stay in the tank about three weeks. 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 about 18 months. After the first 12 months, the assembly was carried out, then reintroduced into the barriques, where it spent another 6 months. The wine remains in the bottle for 12 months before being introduced on the market.

AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS

• Wine Advocate 97/100
• Wine Spectator 96 /100
• James Suckling 97/100
• Antonio Galloni 97+