Ornellaia Bolgheri 2019

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.