Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2022 “La Determinazione” – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2022 “La Determinazione” is a powerful yet remarkably elegant Super Tuscan born from a challenging growing season. Despite prolonged drought and low yields, the vintage produced a wine of impressive concentration, vibrancy, and balance that beautifully reflects Ornellaia's Bolgheri terroir.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
• Region: Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2022
• Special Edition: “La Determinazione”
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• Aging: Approximately 18 months in barriques (70% new oak), followed by 12 months of bottle aging before release
• Style: Full-bodied Super Tuscan red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Blackcurrant, blackberry, black plum
• Savory: Tobacco, vanilla, cedar, spice
• Structure: Powerful tannins, vibrant acidity, long savory finish

Ornellaia 2022 opens with an expressive bouquet of black fruit accented by notes of vanilla and tobacco. The palate is expansive and generous, supported by a powerful tannic structure that carries the wine toward a long, savory finish. Despite the warm and dry growing season, the wine retains the elegance and vibrancy that define Ornellaia.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced during a demanding low-yield vintage that rewarded patience and precision
• A beautifully balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot
• Combines concentration and structure with the elegance that has made Ornellaia one of Italy’s most iconic wines

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

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

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of top Super Tuscans
✓ Lovers of age-worthy Bordeaux-style blends
✓ Fans of powerful wines with elegance and freshness
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light-bodied, easy-drinking reds