{"product_id":"tenuta-dell-ornellaia-ornellaia-1998-tuscany-italy","title":"Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – Ornellaia 1998 – Tuscany Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnellaia 1998 is a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bolgheri red with a substantial Merlot component and a small contribution from Cabernet Franc. The estate vinified and aged the vineyard lots separately before blending this Tuscan coastal wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in French oak barriques (50% new), followed by 12 months in bottle before release\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, still red; Cabernet-led blend\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend brings together Cabernet structure and Merlot’s rounder texture in a traditional oak-aged Bolgheri style. This is a mature vintage for an unhurried meal; careful pouring and a first assessment in the glass are more useful than an automatic long decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A three-variety blend from an established Bolgheri estate\u003cbr\u003e• Separate vinification and aging of the vineyard lots before blending\u003cbr\u003e• A mature alternative to the estate’s more recent releases\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Braised beef or short ribs\u003cbr\u003e• Roast lamb with herbs\u003cbr\u003e• Porcini mushroom pasta or aged Pecorino Toscano\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Collectors comparing older Ornellaia vintages\u003cbr\u003e✓ Drinkers who enjoy developed Cabernet-based blends with food\u003cbr\u003e✕ Not ideal if you want a light red or a young, primary-fruit style\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frescobaldi","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 1 bottle","offer_id":67881639346228,"sku":"COL-ORNE-98","price":705.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"750ml \/ 4 bottles","offer_id":67881639378996,"sku":"COL-ORNE-98-4PK","price":2400.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/files\/ornellaia-1998-2000.png?v=1793464766","url":"https:\/\/www.inbodega.com\/products\/tenuta-dell-ornellaia-ornellaia-1998-tuscany-italy","provider":"InBodega","version":"1.0","type":"link"}