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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 2020 growing season for Ornellaia in Bolgheri was defined by a mild, rainy winter followed by a warm, dry summer with intermittent heat spikes in August. Sourced from the estate's mosaic of clay, sand, and marine limestone soils, the blend—dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot—benefited from subterranean water reserves established early in the year. A warm September enabled full phenolic ripenes...
Vintage 2020
THE CLIMATE OF 2020
After a mild and rainy winter, there was a temporary drop in temperatures in March with a few nights below 0°C at the very start of the budding in the last week of the month. Fortunately, the newly opened shoots were still protected by the cottony tissue of the bud and were not damaged by the frost. The rest of spring had generally warm weather with normal rainfall that ensured regular growth until flowering, which took ...
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Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
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| 2026 | 154€ | - |
| 2026 |
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| 154€ - |
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