Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 2014 – Refined Super Tuscan from a Cool Vintage

☁️ Understated Vintage, Overachieving Wine

2014 was not your typical Super Tuscan year. A cooler, wetter season meant less power—but more finesse. And that’s where Ornellaia’s genius showed up. Instead of chasing intensity, the team leaned into balance, elegance, and aromatic precision.

The result? A refined, terroir-driven Ornellaia that still flexes pedigree without ever raising its voice.

💬 Critic Reviews

94 Points – James Suckling
“Very fine and polished with cedar, blackberries and hints of tobacco. Medium body, ultra-fine tannins and a fresh finish. Wonderful elegance and balance for the vintage.”

93 Points – Wine Advocate (Monica Larner)
“Ornellaia 2014 is a surprise. A well-executed, nuanced, and graceful wine that handles the vintage challenges with class. There’s soft fruit, smoke, leather, and an earthy Bolgheri signature.”

93 Points – Wine Enthusiast
“Elegant and savory, with red currant, menthol, dried herb, and spice. A lighter take, but beautifully made.”

🍷 Tasting Notes

• Color: Bright ruby red with garnet highlights

• Nose: Red currant, black cherry, dried herbs, cedar, and pencil shavings

• Palate: Medium-bodied with crisp acidity, refined tannins, and an earthy, mineral-driven profile

• Finish: Smooth and savory, laced with spice, forest floor, and a touch of cocoa

🍇 A Vintage That Divided — Until It Didn't

2014 had skeptics. But Ornellaia shut them up with technical precision, obsessive vineyard selection, and absolute commitment to quality. The result is a wine with Burgundian grace and unmistakable Tuscan soul — a sleeper vintage that keeps rewarding patience.

📦 Wine Specs

• Blend: ~34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Franc

• Region: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

• Producer: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

• Vintage: 2014

• ABV: 13.5%

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Cellaring: Now–2030+

🍽️ Pair With Precision

• Porcini mushroom risotto

• Roast duck with wild berry sauce

• Grilled eggplant with ricotta salata

• Or any night you want grace over guts

Ornellaia 2014 is for the thinkers, the collectors, the ones who know the quiet vintages age best.

Own the year that whispered and still conquered.
Refinement never goes out of style.