# Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore (2021)

- **Producer:** Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €334
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, blackberry, red plum, red cherry, black cherry, cedar, cloves, chocolate, coffee, vanilla, tobacco, forest floor, leather, earth

## About this wine

Ornellaia 2021, a Bolgheri DOC Superiore Rosso, is a Super Tuscan wine from Tenuta dell'Ornellaia in Tuscany, Italy. This vintage, themed 'La Generosità,' is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot. The estate, founded in 1981, is recognized for its Bordeaux-style blends and its role in developing the Bolgheri region. The 2021 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, leading to concentrated fruit. The wine is noted for its balance and finesse.

## Interesting facts

- The 2021 vintage is themed 'La Generosità' (Generosity).
- Labels for the 2021 vintage were designed by artist Marinella Senatore.
- Ornellaia was founded in 1981, a relatively recent history for such a prestigious estate.
- The wine is a blend of four classic Bordeaux varietals.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and dense tannins are well-suited to rich protein and fat, which they soften and complement. The wine's complexity can stand up to and enhance the robust flavors of game and red meats, while its structure provides a satisfying counterpoint to the richness.

## Wine making process

Ornellaia 2021 is produced from grapes harvested by hand with careful selection. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete vats, followed by a maceration period. Malolactic fermentation is completed in oak barrels. The wine is then aged for approximately 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which are new. Following barrel aging, it undergoes an additional 12 months of bottle aging before its release.