Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2010 “La Celebrazione” – Tuscany Italy

Ornellaia 2010 “La Celebrazione” marks the 25th anniversary of one of Italy’s most iconic estates. Produced in Bolgheri from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, this vintage delivers remarkable elegance, depth, and complexity, reflecting a cool and late-ripening growing season that favored balance and aromatic precision.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
• Region: Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Tuscany, Italy
• Estate: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
• Vintage Theme: “La Celebrazione” (25th Anniversary Vintage)
• Aging: About 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new)
• Style: Full-bodied, oak-aged Super Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Dark wild berries, blackcurrant, ripe blackberry
• Savory: Pipe tobacco, spice, balsamic notes
• Structure: Silky tannins with vibrant acidity and long finish

The 2010 vintage produced one of the most elegant expressions of Ornellaia. Aromas of dark wild berries and spice unfold alongside smooth tobacco notes and balsamic hints. On the palate the wine shows remarkable finesse, with bright, precise fruit and silky tannins that build toward a long, energetic finish with impressive structure for aging.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Celebratory 25th anniversary vintage of Ornellaia
• One of the estate’s most elegant and collectible releases
• Benchmark Super Tuscan with exceptional aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina or grilled ribeye
• Braised lamb, wild boar, or venison
• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of iconic Super Tuscan wines
✓ Drinkers who enjoy powerful yet refined Bordeaux-style blends
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light or easy-drinking reds