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Our production philosophy revolves around Ornellaia's obsession with excellence at all levels. Every choice we make is of absolute importance and implies an all-consuming attention to detail. At no point in the production process are shotrtcuts allowed or tolerated, and this is how we succeed harvesting grapes that are of the very highest quality irrespective of the climatic conditions in that particular year.Ornellaia believes that wines should be the truest expression of the terroir from which they come. The diverse nature of the Estate's soils marine, alluvial and volcanic coupled with this maritime climate create an environment in which red and white varietals can express themselves to the full. This myriad of individual parcels of vines fit into this unspoilt landscape like a mosaic, creating a unique expression of beauty and complexity in an exceptional place. While experience, skill and determination have all played their part in enhancing the quality and reputation of Ornellaia, it is the Estate itself that is continual source of inspiration, suggesting unique and exciting ways to capture its natural generosity.
The wine then remained in barriques, in 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. After bottling, the
Ageing
From 12 to 18 months
Color
Ruby color
Scent
It has an elegant, complex bouquet with red and black berry fruit supported by underlying hints of tobacco and spice,
Aroma
Fruity, Spicy, Vegetal
Taste
On the palate the wine is full and enveloping, displaying a powerful, extremely elegant densely woven tannic structure that flows into a long fruity finish with balsamic overtones.,
Serving temperature
16°-18° C.
Blend
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Braised meat, Game, Grilled meat, Kill, Red meat, Red meat stew, Roast, Roasted red meat, Stew
Ideal with
Meat Red
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Tenuta Ornellaia - Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ventennale Doppia Magnum 2005
Our production philosophy revolves around Ornellaia's obsession with excellence at all levels. Every choice we make is of absolute importance and implies an all-consuming attention to detail. At no point in the production process are shotrtcuts allowed or tolerated, and this is how we succeed harvesting grapes that are of the very highest quality irrespective of the climatic conditions in that particular year.Ornellaia believes that wines should be the truest expression of the terroir from which they come. The diverse nature of the Estate's soils marine, alluvial and volcanic coupled with this maritime climate create an environment in which red and white varietals can express themselves to the full. This myriad of individual parcels of vines fit into this unspoilt landscape like a mosaic, creating a unique expression of beauty and complexity in an exceptional place. While experience,
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Our production philosophy revolves around Ornellaia's obsession with excellence at all levels. Every choice we make is of absolute importance and implies an all-consuming attention to detail. At no point in the production process are shotrtcuts allowed or tolerated, and this is how we succeed harvesting grapes that are of the very highest quality irrespective of the climatic conditions in that particular year.Ornellaia believes that wines should be the truest expression of the terroir from which they come. The diverse nature of the Estate's soils marine, alluvial and volcanic coupled with this maritime climate create an environment in which red and white varietals can express themselves to the full. This myriad of individual parcels of vines fit into this unspoilt landscape like a mosaic, creating a unique expression of beauty and complexity in an exceptional place. While experience,