Ornellaia 2023 Bolgheri Superiore

A red wine from Bolgheri Superiore DOC, made from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The grapes are hand-harvested with careful selection, fermented in steel tanks with 10-15 days of maceration, then aged in barriques, 70% new, for about 18 months, with blending after the first 12 months and a further 12 months in bottle. It is deep ruby red, with intense, fine red fruit, elegant spice, mushroom and bark notes. The palate is balanced, broad and round, with velvety tannins and an alcoholic structure suggesting ageing potential. The finish is long, with fruity and spicy notes.