2022 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia, Ornellaia - Bolgheri Superiore - 1 Half Bottle (0.375L)

ORNELLAIA 2022 “LA DETERMINAZIONE” half bottle
- BOLGHERI DOC SUPERIORE ROSSO
Ornellaia is born where nature and mind meet. Complex ancient soils converse through the medium of human
wisdom with a delicate microclimate that is echoed and reflected in the Mediterranean Sea. Prolonged ageing
accompanies the estate’s fine wine in achieving its utmost expression, revealing all its finesse and generosity over
time.
T ASTING NOTES
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot Alc. : 14,5 % vol.
Ornellaia 2022 shows an expressive bouquet of black fruit, with a touch of vanilla and tobacco. Such aromatic complexity
shows on the palate where the wine proves expansive and generous. A powerful tannic structure carries it towards a
savoury and enduring finish. Although the 2022 vintage was marked by long hot spells, Ornellaia is once again marked
by elegance and vibrancy.
THE 2022 GROWING SEASON
The 2022 vintage in Bolgheri was distinguished by a typical winter with temperatures nearing the seasonal average,
followed by a start of spring that was equally cool and dry. These conditions caused the vines to bud later than
usual. From May onwards, a lengthy dry spell – lasting for about 75 days – persisted in the area, seriously
challenging plant growth. The vines suffered from notable water stress during the growth, flowering and veraison
periods, which resulted in a low-yield vintage. Fortunately, after these complications, the rainfall caused by summer
storms freed up the energies, reactivating the physiology of the vines that could resume the ripening of the grapes.
The rainfall cleared up during a month of September that proved perfect for the accumulation of sugar, aromas
and tannins, mostly due to the cool night-time temperatures. The harvest took place in superb conditions that
enabled us to choose the perfect date for each vineyard and varietal.
The red grape harvest started with Merlot on 25 August before continuing through September with Cabernet
Sauvignon and ending on 10 October.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
The clusters were hand-picked into 15 kg crates and then selected by hand on a double sorting table, before and
after destemming, and then softly crushed. In 2016, optical sorting has been introduced in addition to manual
selection, to further increase the quality of selection. Each grape variety and single vineyard block were vinified
separately. Fermentation took place in stainless steel and concrete tanks at temperatures between 26 and 30°C for
one week, followed by maceration for about 15 days, for a total time in the vat of about three weeks. The malolactic
fermentation took place mainly in oak barrels, 70% new and 30% used once. The wine then remained in barriques,
in Ornellaia’s cellars for about 18 months. After the first 12 months of maturation, the wine was assembled and then
returned to the barriques for an additional 6 months. After bottling, the wine was aged for a further 12 months
prior to release.