Variazioni in Rosso dell'Ornellaia
⏳ Drinking Window
2015 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-braised beef short ribs, roasted wild boar, or aged Tuscan Pecorino cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori and now stewarded by the Frescobaldi family, Ornellaia is one of the world's most revered wine estates, nestled near the coastal village of Bolgheri in Tuscany. Embracing a philosophy dedicated to capturing the essence of its unique maritime terroir and diverse soils, the estate practices meticulous plot-by-plot viticulture and precision oak aging. Ornellaia is celebrated globally for its legendary flagship Super Tuscan red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, noted for its opulent complexity and ageworthy structure. Complementing the Grand Vin, the estate crafts acclaimed bottlings such as Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia, Le Volte, and the elegant white Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia.