{"product_id":"tenuta-dell-ornellaia-2023-ornellaia-bolgheri-superiore","title":"Tenuta dell' Ornellaia 2023 \"Ornellaia\", Bolgheri Superiore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e98 Points - limited   \u003c\/span\u003e                                                                 \u003cbr\u003eNew release of one of Italy's most iconic wines, Ornellaia. Limited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia;\" face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, 'trebuchet ms', arial, sans; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Ornellaia 2023 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot, and it is worth noting that Merlot remains present at nearly the same percentage as previous years, despite the greater challenges faced by early-ripening varieties in this mildew-prone vintage. Careful fruit selection made the difference. The wine shows impressive richness and concentration with a bouquet that leans botanical and complex, marked by dark fruit, Mediterranean thyme and rosemary. The nose was slightly closed when I tasted the wine, but it will open. The texture is velvety and polished, delivering beautiful richness with a sense of succulence that feels expansive on the palate. According to proprietor Lamberto Frescobaldi, the goal is to establish a clear through line focused on freshness and balancing fruit and spice while avoiding excess ripeness. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a meticulously made Ornellaia that captures the vintage with remarkable elegance. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine was bottled in July 2025 and is scheduled for release in March 2026.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Vinous: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2023 Ornellaia is elegant and supremely finessed right out of the gate. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, dried herbs, licorice and lavender all meld together in the glass. There are no hard edges or awkward contours. Readers will find an Ornellaia that speaks to understatement and finesse more than power. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is impressive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Decanter: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"A surprisingly lightweight and finessed Ornellaia – the first full vintage under the watchful gaze of ex-Bordeaux winemaker Marco Balsimelli. Rose and violet fragrance introduces crunchy hedgerow berry flavours kissed by menthol, cardamom, black pepper and petrichor. Breezy-fresh and with good intensity, it's a slender, vertical shape in the mouth, with fine, slightly firm but ripe tannins and lipsmacking sapidity. Balsimelli notes that the sandy soils helped the plentiful spring rains to drain, and once past the threat of disease the water reserves proved useful for the hot summer. There was some rain in late August, while September featured cool nights, preserving aromatics and ensuring perfect ripening for all the estate's varieties. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot. (JB).\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrnellaia, the iconic Bolgheri estate renowned for its Super Tuscan blends, presents the exceptional 2022 vintage. This Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine reflects the estate's unique maritime terroir and commitment to excellence. The vintage offers intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and hints of Mediterranean herbs and spice. The palate is full-bodied yet elegant, with velvety tannins and a long, complex finish showcasing dark fruit, licorice, and a touch of minerality. Pair this prestigious wine with a Ribeye or Porterhouse steak, game birds, or aged cheeses for a truly unforgettable experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia;\" face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, 'trebuchet ms', arial, sans; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia;\" face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, 'trebuchet ms', arial, sans; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ornellaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42455980703826,"sku":"7591129088082","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Ornellaia_2013_cdffd1e5-d6d7-40fe-8c23-6dd86e60a402.jpg?v=1771365238","url":"https:\/\/www.brix26.com\/products\/tenuta-dell-ornellaia-2023-ornellaia-bolgheri-superiore","provider":"Brix26 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}