Variazioni in Rosso dell'Ornellaia
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Typically best enjoyed 4 to 10 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can easily cellar for up to 15 years.
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Slow-braised beef short ribs, roasted wild boar, or aged Tuscan Pecorino cheese.
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Born from the legendary Bolgheri estate of Ornellaia, Variazioni in Rosso represents a captivating playground for the estate's winemakers. While Ornellaia is world-renowned for its strict, classic Bordeaux-style blends, this cuvée—translating to 'Variations in Red'—is crafted as an artistic expression that varies with the whim of the vintage, allowing the winemaking team to explore different proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The wine benefits from the unique microclimate of the Tuscan coast, where maritime breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea temper the warm Mediterranean sun, and complex soils of alluvial clay, sand, and volcanic gravel impart structure and minerality. Aged in French oak barriques, it captures the opulent yet refined spirit of Bolgheri, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the creative philosophy of one of Italy's most iconic estates.
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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.