Eleganza
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, showing exceptional longevity and developing complex tertiary notes over time.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-braised wild boar ragu, roasted rack of lamb with aromatic herbs, or mature Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Ornellaia, established in 1981 in the coastal amphitheater of Bolgheri, Tuscany, is one of Italy's most legendary estates. The name 'Eleganza' (L'Eleganza) directly references the theme of the estate's celebrated 2013 'Vendemmia d'Artista' edition, a project where world-renowned artists interpret the unique character of each vintage. This wine represents the pinnacle of Bolgheri Superiore, typically crafted from a meticulous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The vines thrive in a complex terroir of marine fossils, clay, and sand, cooled by Mediterranean breezes. Vinified with parcel-by-parcel precision and aged for approximately 18 months in French oak barriques followed by a year in bottle, the wine embodies a harmonious marriage of power and refinement, reflecting the pioneering spirit of the Super Tuscan movement.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.