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Ornellaia 2023 (750ML)
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The 2023 Ornellaia is the first full vintage under winemaker Marco Balsimelli, who arrived from Bordeaux. It blends 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot. Heavy spring rain drained quickly through the estate's sandy soils, and once disease pressure eased, those water reserves carried the vines through a hot summer; showers in late August and cool September nights then protected the aromatics while every variety ripened fully. The wine that results chooses grace over muscle. Violet and rose open onto dark cherry, plum and tart wild berries, threaded with mint, cardamom, licorice and a hint of cocoa. It is slim and upright on the palate, with ripe tannins that still hold a little grip and a savory, mouthwatering finish. Try it with roast duck, venison loin or pigeon.
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Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Bolgheri
Color
Red
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Blend
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Critic Reviews
Jane Anson
100 Points
100 Points, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux: "Moreish, confident and well judged, this is smoky yet ethereal, muscular yet light, wonderfully juicy and fragrant, with a perfectly judged blend of lightness of touch set against an unmistakable punch of damson, loganberry and red cherry fruits. Liquorice, tapenade and slate ensure the texture is slow and steady, and this is just a fabulous wine. Marco Balsimelli director, 65% new oak for ageing." 02/26
Wine Advocate
98 Points
98 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "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. This is a meticulously made Ornellaia that captures the vintage with remarkable elegance. The wine was bottled in July 2025 and is scheduled for release in March 2026." 02/26
