Ornellaia e Masseto Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2018

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Description

Ornellaia e Masseto Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2018 comes from Tuscany and is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. On the nose, the wine displays complex aromas of dark berry fruit, cassis, tobacco, and subtle herbs. On the palate, it presents with dense fruit, an elegant tannic structure, and mineral freshness, shaped by the Bolgheri terroir.

Wine profile: Ornellaia e Masseto Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2018

Expansion: 18 months in barriques (70% new, 30% once-used), followed by 12 months of bottle aging

Grape variety (filter): 50% Merlot 42% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc 3% Petit Verdot

Maturity: 2023–2040

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 14.5% vol.

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, 57022 Bolgheri, Livorno, Italy

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Specifications

  • Robert Parker
    95/100
  • James Suckling
    98/100
Ornellaia

In Portrait:

Tenuta dell‘ Ornellaia

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia is one of Tuscany’s most important estates and is internationally renowned for its Super Tuscans. The estate lies on the Tuscan coast near Bolgheri, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its vineyards extend across two neighbouring areas separated by the famous cypress avenue of Bolgheri, covering around 99 hectares of vines. Ornellaia was founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, who developed the estate in Castagneto Carducci from that year onward. From the beginning, the goal was to produce wines at the very highest level – inspired by Bordeaux, yet shaped by the maritime climate and the soils of the Maremma. Today, Ornellaia belongs to the Frescobaldi Group, which has run the estate for almost two decades and continues to strengthen its prestigious position.

Origin in Focus

Tuscany

Tuscany is one of Italy’s defining wine regions, known for Sangiovese and iconic appellations such as Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The Mediterranean climate with sea breezes and diverse soils produces elegant, fresh wines with structure. On the coast, ‘Super Tuscans’ are also made from Cabernet, Merlot and other varieties. In addition to red wines, the region offers characterful whites such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Vermentino, as well as the traditional dessert wine Vin Santo. The result: tradition meets innovation – with clear terroir expression and great drinking pleasure.