Ornellaia 2017: an iconic Bolgheri DOC Superiore. From Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, it captivates with intense ruby color. Dark fruit and spice on the nose, full and elegant on the palate with silky tannins. Perfect with red meats, aged 18 months in barriques.
Italy - Tuscany Red wine, Bolgheri DOC Superiore Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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Colour
Intense, brilliant ruby red
Bouquet
Complex bouquet with dark berry notes, sweet spices, balsamic hints, and subtle tobacco accents.
Taste
Full-bodied and elegant, with fine, silky tannins. Rich and deep taste, with ripe fruit, chocolate, and a long, persistent finish.
Alcohol content
14.5% Vol
Type of glass
Large glass for important red wines, Bordeaux type
Pairings
Roasted or braised red meats, noble game, aged cheeses, truffle dishes
Refinement
18 months in oak barriques (70% new), then 12 months in bottle
Vinification
Fermentation in steel and concrete. Maceration 10-15 days. Malolactic fermentation in barriques.