Ornellaia 2018 is a Bolgheri DOC Superiore, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It presents an intense ruby red color, a complex aroma of forest fruits and spices, and an elegant, persistent taste with silky tannins. Aged 18 months in barriques.
Italy - Tuscany Red Wine, Bolgheri DOC Superiore Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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Colour
Intense and brilliant ruby red
Bouquet
Intense and complex with forest fruits, spices, tobacco, and delicate balsamic notes.
Taste
Structured, elegant, with silky tannins, fresh and persistent, with hints of fruit and spices.
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large red wine glass (e.g., Bordeaux Grand Cru)
Pairings
Red meats, noble game, aged cheeses, rich and structured dishes.
Refinement
Approx. 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new, 30% used), then 12 months in bottle.
Vinification
Fermentation in steel vats, 20-25 days maceration, malolactic fermentation in barriques.
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