Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – Ornellaia 2022 – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia 2022 is a Bolgheri DOC Superiore red from Tuscany, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The “La Determinazione” vintage combines black-fruit intensity and powerful tannins with the estate’s characteristic elegance and vibrancy.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
• Region / Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2022
• Aging: About 18 months in barriques (70% new), followed by 12 months in bottle
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• Special Note: Vintage character “La Determinazione”
• Style: Powerful, vibrant, structured Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Black fruit
• Aromatic Detail: Vanilla and tobacco
• Structure: Expansive palate with powerful tannins
• Finish: Savory, long, and vibrant

The 2022 technical sheet highlights expressive black fruit, vanilla, and tobacco over an expansive palate, with powerful tannins carrying the wine toward a savory and enduring finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Exact-vintage blend, alcohol, and élevage documented by Ornellaia
• Combines powerful structure with elegance and vibrancy
• A concentrated expression of Bolgheri DOC Superiore from a demanding vintage

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina or dry-aged steak
• Braised short ribs or lamb
• Aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of contemporary Super Tuscan benchmarks
✓ Drinkers who enjoy structured Cabernet-led blends with savory depth
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, soft reds