Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2011 “L’Infinito” – Tuscany Italy

Ornellaia 2011 “L’Infinito” is a powerful and expressive Bolgheri Superiore from one of Italy’s most iconic estates. Crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, this vintage reflects a warm growing season that produced richly concentrated fruit balanced by freshness and structure.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot
• Region: Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Tuscany, Italy
• Estate: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
• Vintage Theme: “L’Infinito”
• Aging: About 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new)
• Style: Full-bodied, oak-aged Super Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, dark plum
• Savory: Balsamic, toasted oak, spice
• Structure: Massive yet silky tannins with long finish

The 2011 vintage delivers an intensely aromatic Ornellaia with rich yet vibrant fruit. Aromas of ripe berries unfold alongside balsamic and lightly toasted notes. On the palate the wine is concentrated and powerful, with glossy, silk-smooth tannins that fill the mouth without heaviness. The finish is long and spicy, with remarkable freshness that gives the wine excellent aging potential.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Iconic Super Tuscan from one of Bolgheri’s benchmark estates
• Powerful vintage combining richness and freshness
• Highly collectible bottle with strong aging potential

🍽️ 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 Bordeaux-style blends
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light or simple reds