Ornellaia 2012 is a Bolgheri Superiore DOC from Tuscany. Ruby red, deep with red fruit and spice notes, it offers a structured and elegant taste. Aged 18 months in barriques.
Italy - Tuscany, Bolgheri DOC Superiore Still, dry red wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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Colour
Intense and brilliant ruby red
Bouquet
Notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, tobacco, and balsamic accents. Deep and complex.
Taste
Structured, elegant, enveloping. Silky tannins, lively acidity. Long finish with fruity and spicy hints.
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large glass for important red wines (e.g., Bordeaux Grand Cru)
Pairings
Roasted red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle.
Refinement
18 months in barriques (70% new), then 12 months in bottle.
Vinification
Manual harvest, fermentation in stainless steel, 25 days maceration, malolactic in barriques.