Bolgheri Superiore DOC Vendemmia d'Artista 2021 Ornellaia

Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia comes to life from the best terroirs of Bolgheri, a famous wine-growing area known for the production of great red wines. This wine bears the name of the renowned Ornellaia estate, where maximum care and passion are dedicated to it.

Ornellaia is a cuvée composed of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc grapes, vinified with cutting-edge techniques and aged in barrique to ensure maximum quality and longevity. The result is a wine that best expresses the character of the territory and the varieties used.

The 2021 vintage

Ornellaia 2021 reflects a typical Bolgheri vintage, characterized by a sunny climate without rain. The bunches were harvested by hand in 15 kg boxes and selected on a double sorting table. Fermentation took place in stainless steel and concrete tanks at temperatures between 26 and 30°C for a week, followed by a maceration of approximately 15 days. The malolactic fermentation took place mainly in oak barriques, 70% new and 30% used once. The wine was then aged for approximately 18 months in barriques and a further 12 months in the bottle before being released on the market.

Ornellaia 2021 features distinctive notes of Mediterranean scrub, aromatic herbs, cypress berries, along with classic aromas of blackberry and dark fruit. On the palate, the wine shows dense but precise tannins, with a vibrant and persistent finish that gives a sensation of aromatic freshness and elegance.

Perfect in combination with grilled red meats.

Generosity

The artist Marinella Senatore was invited to interpret the character of the 2021 vintage for the Vendemmia d'Artista project. In addition to creating a site-specific work, he decorated a series of large-format bottles with his art. Furthermore, the artist designed this limited edition label.