Superiore 25th Anniversary
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, with top vintages easily cellaring for 30 years or more.
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Classic Bistecca alla Fiorentina, slow-braised wild boar ragu, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
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Ornellaia, established in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori in the pristine coastal amphitheater of Bolgheri, stands as a monument to the Super Tuscan revolution. The 25th Anniversary edition celebrates the historic 2010 vintage of this legendary estate, marking a quarter-century of crafting world-class Bordeaux-style blends beneath the Tuscan sun. The wine is a masterful assemblage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, shaped by Bolgheri's unique maritime microclimate where sea breezes temper the warm Mediterranean afternoons. Grown on complex soils of alluvial clay, sand, and volcanic gravel, each parcel is vinified separately before undergoing meticulous aging in French oak barriques for approximately 18 months. This cuvée represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking, combining opulent dark fruit, refined structure, and a deep sense of place.
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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.