2022 Ornellaia Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Tuscany 0.75l

2022 Ornellaia – Ornellaia Estate – Tuscany

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is among the great icons of the Super Tuscans, founded in 1981 by Lodovico AntinoriThe vineyards in Bolgheri benefit from maritime influences, intense sunlight and diverse soilsThe estate has belonged to [company name] since 2005. Frescobaldi familyThe 2022 vintage marks a Transition between Axel Heinz and Marco Balsimelli.

Expansion

Selective Hand-picked in small boxes, double selection and gentle vinificationExpansion 18 months in barriques (70% new), followed by further barrel and bottle agingThe cuvée consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Aroma and taste

In the nose Blackcurrant, dark berries and plum, supplemented by Tobacco, vanilla and Mediterranean herbsOn the palate powerful, dense and elegant, with fine-grained tannins and clear structure. The ripe fruit and mineral depth (graphite) cause complexity, the reverberation is long, spicy and balanced.

Dietary recommendations

Ideal Beef, lamb, venison or aged PecorinoEqually suitable for dark chocolate.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The year 2022 was hot and dry, however concentrated, structured and at the same time elegant wines emerging, with ripe fruit and surprising freshness.

Conclusion

The 2022 Ornellaia is a iconic world-class Super Tuscan, the Power, elegance and precision combined. A great, long-lasting wine with enormous aging potential.