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Ornellaia, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia’s flagship wine, was first produced with vintage 1985, from an extremely careful selection of the vineyards grown on the Estate. Produced in limited quantities, hand-crafted and vinified with the utmost care and attention to detail, Ornellaia has constantly received top ratings from the most influential opinion leaders around the world. Vintage 2005 marked the 20th anniversary of Ornellaia which was celebrated with numerous events all over the globe and with the creation of special anniversary large size bottles.
- Type:Red Wine
- Classification:Bolgheri D.O.C. Superiore
- Year:2017
- Region:Toscana
- Grapes:52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
- Harvesting:The clusters were hand-picked into 15-kg boxes and then graded and selected by hand on a double sorting table, before and after destemming, and finally soft-pressed. Each grape variety and single vineyard block was vinified separately.
- Fermentation:Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 26-30°C for one week, followed by 20-25 days of maceration on the skins.
- Vinification: The malolactic fermentation took place primarily in oak barriques, 70% new and 30% once-used. The wine then remained in barriques, in Tenuta dell’Ornellaia’s temperature-controlled cellars for about 18 months. After the first 12 months of maturation, the wine was assembled and then returned to the barriques for an additional 6 months.
- Aging: After bottling, the wine aged a further 12 months prior to release.
- Alcohol:14% Vol.
- Perfume:The wine’s fragrances are generous and cleanly-defined, with rich, well-ripened fruit, complemented by chocolate and balsamic notes of aromatic herbs.
- Flavour:On the palate, silky-smooth and spacious, with glossy tannins. A lively, refreshing acidity lifts a lingering finish.
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- Matching:Meats
- Serving Temperature:18/20°C
legenda
Duemilavini AIS
Guide Association of Italian Sommeliers (AIS). For over 10 years, this wine guide is one of the most prestigious in Italy.
A wine of good quality and nice bill
A wine of good quality and extremely fine
A wine of great quality level and strong
Un vino di grande livello e spiccato pregio
Gambero Rosso
This guide is highly respected and provides the most thorough evaluation of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blindfolded tasting conducted by over 100 experts.
A wine of good quality and extremely fine
A wine of great quality level and strong
An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting
Absolute excellence. Only 305 of 18000.
Luca Maroni
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Slow Wine
This guide is highly respected and provides the most thorough evaluation of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blindfolded tasting conducted by over 100 experts.
Veronelli
This guide is highly respected and provides the most thorough evaluation of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blindfolded tasting conducted by over 100 experts.
A wine of good quality and extremely fine
A wine of great quality level and strong
An excellent wine
UOne of the best wines ever. At the top of at least 3 years.
Wine Advocate
The prestigious international leader for the wines of the famous Robert Parker, the most experienced and trusted taster in the world.
Wine Spectator
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