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Wine Description
The Story
Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC is the estate's flagship wine which embodies the quality philosophy of the estate.
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's production hilosophy is based upon the belief that wines must be the most faithful expression of the terroirs that produce them. The mild marine climate and the colours and aromas of the lush Mediterranean vegetation leave a special imprint upon the character of the wines. A respect for the estate's uni...
Wine Information
The Spring of 1996 had below average temperatures which caused a delay of flowering. The Merlot variety flowered 24/25 May while the Cabernet between 25-28 May. Temperatures in the summer were fairly stable but not excessively hot. Around mid August there was some rain which caused some delay in ripening. Temperatures however increased noticeably at the beginning of September enabling the grapes to fully ripen. The harvest was carried out by h...
