Ornellaia
Ornellaia Estate - Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC Superiore 2021 cl75
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| Description | Ornellaia 2021 The Generosity Ornellaia is born from the encounter between nature and thought. Ancient and complex soils dialogue through the wisdom of man with a delicate microclimate that finds an echo and mirror in the Mediterranean Sea. A long refinement accompanies the great wine of the estate to its maximum expression, revealing over time its finesse, breadth and generosity. The 2021 vintage began with a rainy and mild winter that allowed the soil's water reserves to be replenished. After a dry March, bud break occurred in the first two weeks of April. The gradual increase in temperatures, with normal rainfall, allowed for regular growth of the shoots, leading to flowering in excellent conditions at the end of May. From June onwards, fully summery weather began with temperatures slightly higher than average and almost no rainfall, leading to veraison in the last week of July. The drought continued throughout August and September, but the spring rains and the deep soils of the Bolgheri area allowed the vines to avoid excessive water stress, creating the conditions for small and very concentrated grapes with high quality potential. September was warm and sunny and without rain, allowing us to harvest “à la carte” to express the maximum qualitative potential of each individual vineyard. The harvest of the reds took place mainly during the month of September, with the Merlot in the first two weeks and the other estate vines from 13 September, concluding on 1 October. “ Ornellaia 2021 is the expression of a typically Bolgheri vintage, in which there was no shortage of sunny periods without rainfall, which gave rise to rich and concentrated wines, but at the same time very expressive and generous. On the nose, typical hints of Mediterranean scrub, aromatic herbs, cypress berries and classic aromas of blackcurrant and dark fruits, are accompanied by a dense tannic texture on the palate, which fills the palate with precision and finesse. The finish is persistent, vibrant and brings with it a sensation of aromatic freshness and elegance. ” Olga Fusari – Winemaker |
| Vinification and refinement | The grapes were harvested by hand in 15 kg crates and the bunches were selected on a double sorting table before and after destemming and finally subjected to a soft pressing. In 2016, in addition to manual selection, optical selection was introduced to further increase the quality of the selection. Each variety and each parcel was vinified separately. The alcoholic fermentation took place partly in stainless steel vats and partly in concrete vats at temperatures between 26 and 30°C for a week, followed by maceration for around 15 days, for a total stay in the tank of around 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 a period of around 18 months. After the first 12 months, the blending 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 to the market. |
| Grape varieties used | 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot |
| Origin and Name | Tuscany Bolgheri Red DOC Superior |
| Alcohol content | 15% Vol. |
| Tasting Notes |
A wine with a noble, deep ruby red colour. The scent that evolves from fruity notes, to spicy tones to arrive at the characteristic earthy hints of undergrowth. A wine with great balance since the early years, equipped with an enveloping structure and a silky and elegant tannin. |
| Additional Notes and Allergens | Contains Sulphites |