Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2020 “La Proporzione” – Tuscany Italy

Ornellaia 2020 “La Proporzione” is a refined Bolgheri Superiore from one of Tuscany’s most prestigious estates. Crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, this vintage highlights balance and harmony, reflecting the estate’s philosophy of achieving perfect proportion between power, elegance, and freshness.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
• Region: Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Tuscany, Italy
• Estate: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
• Vintage Theme: “La Proporzione”
• Aging: About 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new)
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied, oak-aged Super Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Ripe red berries, blackcurrant, dark cherry
• Savory: Vanilla, tobacco, subtle spice
• Structure: Dense yet elegant tannins with long savory finish

Ornellaia 2020 opens with aromas of ripe red fruit layered with delicate notes of vanilla and gentle tobacco. On the palate the wine is rounded and velvety, showing both richness and finesse. The tannins are dense yet refined, carrying the wine toward a long and savory finish that reflects the balance and harmony of the vintage.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Elegant expression of Ornellaia emphasizing harmony and balance
• Classic Bolgheri Super Tuscan blend with strong aging potential
• Highly collectible wine from one of Tuscany’s benchmark estates

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina or grilled ribeye
• Braised lamb, venison, or wild boar
• 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 simple reds