Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 2012 – 97-Point Super Tuscan Richness & Elegance

☀️ When the Sun Shines, Bolgheri Glows

The 2012 growing season in Bolgheri was dry, hot, and sun-drenched — a vintage that rewarded early picks and careful winemaking. At Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, that meant lush, ripe fruit and a wine that’s all about balance, elegance, and mouth-filling depth.

Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot all showing up in full haute-couture glory. The result is a wine that’s bold, yet impossibly smooth.

💬 Critic Reviews

97 Points – James Suckling
“Fabulous aromas of blackcurrants, fresh herbs, and wet earth. Full body, ultra-fine tannins, and a long, flavorful finish. Harmonious and complex. A classic Ornellaia.”

95 Points – Wine Advocate (Monica Larner)
“This vintage delivers plush black fruit, leather, smoke, and toasted spice. The wine reveals extraordinary polish and integration, showing Ornellaia’s hallmark finesse.”

94 Points – Wine Spectator
“Rich and dense, yet vibrant, with black cherry, plum, spice, and iron notes. The finish lingers with refined power.”

🍷 Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep garnet red

• Nose: Crushed blackcurrants, cigar box, graphite, lavender, and baking spice

• Palate: Full-bodied, layered with velvety tannins, flavors of ripe plum, dark chocolate, licorice, and savory herbs

• Finish: Long, elegant, and structured, with lingering spice and earth

🍇 The Vintage of Confidence

2012 was about instinct. Ornellaia harvested early to preserve acidity and elegance while embracing the generous fruit ripeness the year had to offer. The result? A wine that’s seductive, structured, and aging like a dream.

📦 Wine Specs

• Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot

• Region: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

• Producer: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

• Vintage: 2012

• ABV: 14.5%

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Cellaring: Now–2035+

🍽️ Pair With Passion

• Grilled lamb with rosemary and garlic

• Duck confit with cherry reduction

• Aged ribeye with truffle salt

• Or just open it when you feel like seducing someone with tannins

Vintage confidence bottled.

Claim your piece of Bolgheri glory — Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 2012 is ready to impress, romance, or rule your next dinner party.