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The 2023 growing season in Bolgheri was characterized by a wet, cool spring followed by a warm, dry summer with significant diurnal temperature variations leading up to harvest. Sourced from the estate’s hillside vineyards of maritime clay, sand, and limestone, the blend—dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot—benefited from vigilant canopy management to mitigate early-season humidity. A bright, sunny...
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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...
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The Ornellaia vineyard is a mosaic of over 70 distinct plots, each harvested by hand and vinified separately to capture the unique identity of the terroir. The 2023 blend is a sophisticated marriage of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak before being blended, then returned to the barrels for another 6 months of refinement. This double-barrel aging process cr...
Vintage 2023
Comparative Vintage Analysis: Ornellaia (2017–2023)
Sourced from a mosaic of marine clay, sand, and limestone soils in Bolgheri, Ornellaia’s Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend reflects a clear stylistic dichotomy between cool, classic Atlantic/Mediterranean cycles and extreme solar years over the 2017–2023 span.
The 2017 through 2023 vintage run of Ornellaia provides a masterclass in how a top-tier Super Tuscan estate navigates extreme cl...
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Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 168€ | - |
| 2026 |
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| 168€ - |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.