Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ornellaia |
Label Name: | Bolgheri |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Bolgheri, Tuscany |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon (62%), Merlot (31%), Petit Verdot (4%), Cabernet Franc (3%) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Critic scores: Jane Anson 98/100; Vinous 97; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97; Decanter 97; James Suckling 97; Wine Spectator 96. 5%
Tasting Note
Intense ruby-red; blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, graphite, black pepper, sage, tobacco and licorice; dense, full-bodied with polished tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: bistecca alla Fiorentina, grilled/roast beef, roast lamb, game, aged Pecorino and mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ, Cantonese roast duck, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef, rich braised noodle dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested with double sorting; fermented in stainless steel and concrete (26–30°C) with ~15-day maceration; malolactic mainly in oak; aged ~18 months in French barriques (70% new), reassembled and returned to barrel, then 12 months in bottle.
Vineyard Info
Founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori in Bolgheri; now part of Marchesi de' Frescobaldi. Estate is renowned for Bordeaux-style Super Tuscan blends and flagship Ornellaia wine.