Features
Name:
Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2018 "La Grazia"
Terrain:
Soils of heterogeneous nature, of marine, alluvial and volcanic origin
Winery
"Quality", "absolute attention to detail", these are the cornerstones on which the philosophy of'company is based. Every choice is extremely important. In no phase of the production process are shortcuts allowed: this is the only way to obtain the best grapes according to the climatic characteristics of each year.
During the harvesting phase, analysis and empirical tests allow to accurately choose the bunches to be picked. The tasting of the grapes allows the best evaluation of the maturation of the tannins and the balance of the bunches, in order to establish the best moment for the harvest and the vinification technique for the grapes of each plot. The grapes undergo a double selection: a first sorting table to verify the quality, then a second control to remove any residual vegetation.
The grapes of each cru ferment separately, as each base wine contributes to the creation of the final blend, by virtue of the specific conditions of the vineyard of origin: combination of soil, climatic exposure and of course type of grape. Only after one year of aging in cask the base wines are blended respecting the two main criteria: the expression of elegance inherent to the spirit of Ornellaia and the style of the vintage.
Description
The Vendemmia d'Artista project celebrates the exclusive character of each new vintage of Ornellaia. Every year since the release of Ornellaia 2006 in May 2009, a contemporary artist signs a work of art and a series of limited edition labels, drawing inspiration from a word chosen by the winemaker to describe the character of the new vintage. For the 13th edition of Ornellaia Vendemmia d'Artista, Jan Fabre, the Belgian artist, interprets the character "La Grazia" of Ornellaia 2018, which was chosen to describe the great harmony and elegance that is fully expressed in the nobility of the wines. The bottles are numbered and personally signed by the artist. Collectors from all over the world compete for these bottles, some of which are auctioned off during an annual fundraising event in support of art.
Ornellaia is a cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, a faithful expression of a unique terroir which has always been in harmony with nature.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Intense ruby red color, the nose reveals notes of red fruits, citrus fruits, hints of licorice and Mediterranean scrub. The sip of the wine is enveloping and well proportioned in all of its components: the tannic texture, thick and at the same time silky, fills the palate with elegance and precision.
Storage time:
6-18 years old
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 26-30°C for one week followed by maceration for a total of about 10-15 days. Malolactic fermentation took place mainly in oak barriques (70% new and 30% first passage).
Acknowledgements
2018 James Suckling 97/100
2018 Antonio Galloni 97/100
