Ratings
99 points (Royal Wine Merchants) · 99 points (Wine Access) · 99 JA · 97 JS · 96+ JD · 96 AG
Identity
| Producer | Tenuta Ornellaia |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Classification | Super Tuscan |
| Color | Deep ruby red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red with violet reflections |
| Aroma | Ripe black fruits, sweet spices, vanilla, tobacco, dark chocolate, balsamic notes, Mediterranean herbs |
| Palate | Broad, elegant, structured; silky tannins; balanced freshness |
| Finish | Long, salty, spicy, mineral-tinged |
| Food Pairing | Ribeye steak, grilled meats, game birds, aged cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 16‑18 °C |
| Aging Potential | 2020+ (storage potential indicated by some retailers) |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks at 26-30 °C, approximately 3 weeks maceration, malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques (70% new) for 18 months, followed by 6 months in barrique and 12 months in bottle. |
| Fermentation | Stainless steel and concrete tanks, 26-30 °C |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | N/A |
| Soil | Sandy, mineral-rich soils of Bolgheri |
| Vine Age | N/A |
| Harvest Type | Hand-picked |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-picked in 15 kg crates, manual and optical sorting |
Interesting facts
| The 2022 vintage is the final vintage of winemaker Axel Heinz at Ornellaia. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 4262035 |
| Weight | N/A |
| Cork | Natural cork |