Ornellaia 2001 – Bolgheri DOC Superiore Rosso 750ml Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

Ornellaia 2001 – Bolgheri DOC Superiore Rosso 750ml

Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

• Grape Varieties: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc.

• Training System: Spurred cordon.

• Soil: Complex ancient soils with a delicate microclimate influenced by the Mediterranean Sea.

• Altitude: Approximately 50–120 meters above sea level.

• Vine Age: Approximately 10–15 years at the time.

• Harvest: Manual selection of grapes. The harvest began in late September and concluded in early October.

• Vinification: Fermentation occurred in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for about 15–20 days to extract color and tannins. Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques.

• Maturation: The wine aged for approximately 18 months in French oak barrels, followed by an additional 12 months of bottle aging before release.

• Tasting Notes: A cool and sleek Tuscan red, with tarragon and fresh sage aromas, blackberry and cherry undertones. Full-bodied, with a wonderfully silky palate of fine tannins and a long, fruity finish. Very sophisticated and reserved

• Alcohol Content: Approximately 13.5% ABV.

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C.

• Food Pairing: Ideal with rich meat dishes, including roasts and braised meats, as well as game.