Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a high quality red wine from Bolgheri, a famous wine region in Italy. The wine contains a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.p grapes This blend of grapes is harvested by hand and carefully selected both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Vinification follows separate pathways for each type of grape and fermentation is conducted at controlled temperatures. The wine is then aged for 18 months in wooden barrels, following a method that involves separate ageing for the first 12 months and then a further ageing of 6 months after being mixed. Finally, the wine is aged for an additional 12 months in the bottle before being sold. The Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia has a deep ruby red colour with scents of raspberry, violet, black tea and spices. The taste is fruity, with soft and refined tannins, making it a great choice to pair with red meats or game. Scheda Bolgheri Superiore DOC Ornellaia 2019 Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC Ornellaia 2019 Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia is a Red wine produced by Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia in the year of the 2019 harvest in Tuscany sold under the name Bolgheri Superiore DOC together with the other Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC wines produced. Visual examination: It has a dark hue. Olfactory examination: Intense perception of fresh maturity, accompanied by delicate shades of herbaceous and toasted aromas. Raspberry, violet, spices, black tea. Taste exam: Full flavour with a soft texture and a long duration of perception, accompanied by notes of herbaceous and spicy aromas with an accent of freshness. General considerations: A very bright ruby shade, with aromas of red fruit, spices, mushroom and bark. In sensory perception it proves to be balanced, round, characterised by a softness in the structural parts and a composition that suggests an excellent ability to mature over time. A generosity in character, with an aromatic persistence on fruity and spicy notes Recommended pairings: This wine can be paired with roasted and grilled meats, stewed red meats, aged cheeses, meat sauce pasta, game. Bolgheri Superiore DOC "Ornellaia" is magically accompanied by dishes based on game or red meat. Also sublime with refined risottos and important cheeses. Critics' judgements This wine is one of the most awarded by oenological critics and this has positively influenced the selling price, positive reviews from critics such as Robert Parker who awarded a historical score of 97 points, or the critic James Suckling who assigned a very high score of 97 points, Wine Spectator awarded 96 points, among the Italian critics, the guide Gambero Rosso awarded three glasses. Antonio Galloni awarded a score of 97/100. Decanter awarded a score of 98. Wine Enthusiast awarded a very high score of 97 points.