Ornus dell'Ornellaia
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for decades.
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Blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola, fruit-based tarts and pastries, or rich foie gras.
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Ornus dell'Ornellaia is a rare, late-harvest sweet wine that showcases a different facet of the legendary Bolgheri estate. Inspired by the 'Fraxinus ornus'—the Latin name for the Manna Ash tree native to the Tuscan hills—this liquid gold is crafted entirely from Petit Manseng. The grapes are meticulously left to wither on the vine under the warm Tuscan sun, concentrated by gentle coastal breezes. Fermented and aged in French oak barriques, it balances luscious sweetness with a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity characteristic of the estate's maritime terroir, offering a deeply complex sensory journey.
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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.