NV Assortment Case
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Varies by bottle within the assortment: entry-tier selections are best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years of vintage, while the flagship estate wines can gracefully cellar for 15 to 30 years.
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Slow-braised wild boar, grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and aged Pecorino cheese.
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The Ornellaia Assortment Case represents a curated journey through one of Italy's most prestigious estates, located in the pristine coastal amphitheater of Bolgheri, Tuscany. Founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, Ornellaia was instrumental in establishing the global reputation of the 'Super Tuscan' movement. The estate's unique terroir benefits from maritime breezes off the Tyrrhenian Sea and a complex mosaic of marine, alluvial, and volcanic soils. An assortment case typically showcases the estate's mastery over Bordeaux varieties—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot—ranging from the vibrant, accessible Le Volte dell'Ornellaia to the profound, structured flagship Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore, reflecting a philosophy of uncompromising quality and artistic expression.
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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.