Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – Ornellaia 2003 – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia 2003 is a Bolgheri DOC Superiore red from Tuscany, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The warm vintage produced a ripe, generous wine balanced by aromatic complexity and freshness.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
• Region / Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2003
• Aging: 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new), followed by 12 months in bottle
• Style: Rich, structured, age-worthy Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Ripe dark fruit
• Aromatic Detail: Exotic spice
• Structure: Rich and generous with balancing freshness
• Finish: Harmonious and persistent

The estate describes the 2003 as a mature, intense expression whose ripe fruit and spice are lifted by freshness, giving the wine harmony despite the warmth of the vintage.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Exact-vintage estate blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon
• Warm-vintage richness balanced by freshness and aromatic complexity
• A mature expression of Bolgheri DOC Superiore from Ornellaia

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina or grilled ribeye
• Braised lamb or beef
• Aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature Super Tuscan wines
✓ Drinkers who enjoy rich Bordeaux-style blends with savory complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, fruit-forward reds