Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2020 75cl

The 2020 vintage of Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore in a 75cl bottle is an elegant and structured red wine, characterized by an intense bouquet of ripe red fruits with refined nuances of vanilla, sweet tobacco and spices, delivering a velvety texture and fine tannins.

General information
Appellation: Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tuscany, Italy
Producer: Ornellaia e Masseto
Format: 75 cl
Alcohol content: 14 %
Classification: Superiore

Grape blend
Cabernet Sauvignon: 50-53 %
Merlot: 23-32 %
Cabernet Franc: 13-17 %
Petit Verdot: 5-7 %

This vintage marks a return to a balanced classic proportion between the grape varieties, with a dominance of Cabernet Sauvignon and a beautiful harmony with Merlot and the other grape varieties

Sensory description
Appearance: Intense and deep ruby red
Nose: Distinctive aromas of ripe red fruits (blackcurrant, black cherry, berries), combined with delicate notes of vanilla, sweet tobacco, mocha, spices, graphite and light floral and balsamic touches.
Palate: Velvety, with a silky texture and pleasant liveliness. Dense but elegant tannins, fine and persistent. Long, flavorful finish with a balance between fruitiness, freshness and tannic structure.
Evolution: High aging potential – ideally open after 4-5 years to express increased finesse and complexity, but accessible today with prior aeration.

Vinification and aging
Rigorous manual harvesting with sorting of the harvest.
Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks for about one week.
Skin maceration for about 10 days.
Partial malolactic fermentation carried out in new and second-use barriques.
Aging in barriques (about 12 months), followed by aging in the bottle before marketing.

Suggested food and wine pairings
Ideal to accompany:
Grilled or sauced red meats (lamb, beef)
Game birds or game meat
Aged cheeses
Delicate spicy dishes where the richness and freshness of the wine balance the flavors

Critics' notes and reputation
Axel Heinz (estate director) describes this vintage as "classic" with perfect harmony and proportion in the blend.
Critics praise its elegant structure, complex bouquet and long finish, noting beautiful freshness and high aging potential.
Some recommend light aeration before consumption to fully release the aromas.

Ornellaia 2020 is recognized as a superb wine combining power, finesse and balance, a major choice for lovers of exceptional great Tuscan wines.