{"product_id":"ornellaia-2013-marchesi-antinori-bolgheri-superiore-toscane","title":"Ornellaia 2013 - Marchesi Antinori - Bolgheri Superiore - Tuscany","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrnellaia 2011 – Tenuta dell'Ornellaia: The Solar Power of a Mythical Super Tuscan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuvée Presentation: The Bolgheri Masterpiece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1981 by Marquis Lodovico Antinori and now under the prestigious Frescobaldi family, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is one of the most emblematic estates in the Italian wine region. Located on the Tuscan coast, the estate takes its name from the \"ornello\" (flowering ash), a wild tree ubiquitous in this exceptional terroir. Classified as Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Ornellaia is a Bordeaux-inspired blend of rare nobility, uniting Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Renowned worldwide for its complexity, density, and sovereign balance, this vintage embodies the pinnacle of Super Tuscans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking and Aging Secrets: Detailed Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve this level of perfection, Maison Ornellaia applies a tailor-made winemaking protocol of surgical precision:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Sorting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes are hand-picked into 15 kg crates, then subjected to a rigorous double manual sorting (before and after destemming) before gentle crushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eParcel Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each grape variety and each parcel are vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (between 26 and 30 °C) for two weeks, followed by a skin maceration of 10 to 15 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carried out primarily in oak barrels (70% new barrels and 30% one-wine barrels).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging in Wood \u0026amp; Blending:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ages for 18 months in barrels in the estate's temperature-controlled cellars. After the first 12 months of maturation, the wines from each parcel are blended, and then the wine returns to the barrels for an additional 6 months of refinement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity in Bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once bottled, the wine rests for another 12 months in the estate's cellars before being released for sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2011 Vintage: The Infinite Generosity of a Great Solar Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed \"L'Infinita\" by the estate's team, the 2011 vintage stands out for its richness and sumptuous maturity. Benefiting from a hot and bright summer on the Bolgheri coast, this bottle offers ample, fleshy, and coated material, supported by velvety tannins of great softness. Ripe, complex, and incredibly harmonious, this Ornellaia 2011 is at its peak, offering a memorable and warm tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConservation Status and Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private cellar of a great Swiss connoisseur (impeccable temperature-controlled storage).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect (at the neck, original level).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark and deep ruby red with brilliant garnet nuances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intact, clean, and perfectly preserved original label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule \u0026amp; Cork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed, impeccable original capsule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle in impeccable condition, ready for high-end tasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAromatic Profile and Gastronomic Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, Ornellaia 2011 unfolds a rich and warm bouquet of stewed dark fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), dark chocolate, roasted coffee, cedar, soft leather, and Mediterranean spices. On the palate, the texture is suave, dense, and enveloping, stretching with remarkable persistence. Purchase this exceptional bottle to accompany a braised Chianina beef, a rack of lamb roasted with rosemary, or wild game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marchesi Antinori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54468132012371,"sku":"OMA2011BT","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Ornellaia_2013_-_Marchesi_Antinori_-_Bolgheri_Superiore_-_Toscana_3.jpg?v=1785682962","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/products\/ornellaia-2013-marchesi-antinori-bolgheri-superiore-toscane","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}