Archivio Storico
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As library releases with significant cellar aging prior to commercial release, these wines are in their prime drinking window upon release but possess the structure to age beautifully for another 15 to 25 years.
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary, classic Florentine steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina), and rich wild boar ragu served over pappardelle.
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Ornellaia's 'Archivio Storico' (Historical Archive) represents the pinnacle of the estate's library releases, offering collectors pristine bottles of their legendary Bolgheri Superiore that have been aged undisturbed in the winery's private cellars. Founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori in the maritime hills of Bolgheri, Tuscany, Ornellaia helped redefine Italian winemaking. This wine is a classic Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, supported by Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The terroir of Bolgheri, with its unique combination of marine breezes, intense sunlight, and complex soils of clay, sand, and volcanic gravel, imparts a distinctive Mediterranean elegance and structure. Each bottle of Archivio Storico is a testament to the estate's history, hand-packaged and certified to guarantee its perfect provenance and extraordinary evolution over decades.
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Founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori in the coastal region of Bolgheri, Tuscany, Ornellaia has established itself as one of the world's most prestigious wine estates, now under the stewardship of the historic Frescobaldi family. The estate's unique terroir, defined by its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea and a complex mosaic of marine, alluvial, and volcanic soils, provides the perfect conditions for crafting exceptional Bordeaux-style blends. Ornellaia's uncompromising philosophy centers on meticulous hand-harvesting, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and patient aging in French oak barriques to express the elegance and complexity of each vintage. Renowned for its legendary flagship Bolgheri Superiore, the estate also produces highly acclaimed expressions like Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia, the vibrant Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, and the refined white Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia.