ORNELLAIA 1999 TENUTA ORNELLAIA

Ornellaia 1999 Tenute dell'Ornellaia

Tenuta Ornellaia's Ornellaia wine is a true wonder of the Tuscan terroir, produced in Bolgheri with hand-selected grapes from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

The grapes that are used in the production of Ornellaia wine come from the highest quality vineyards located in a unique territory with an ideal climate for growing vines. Cultivation techniques are based on careful grape selection and the use of organic methods to safeguard biodiversity.

Tenuta Ornellaia's production philosophy is based on attention to quality and the uniqueness of each bottle produced. Every stage of production is carefully followed, from harvest to maturation, in order to enhance the organoleptic characteristics of the wine to the fullest.

Ornellaia wine has an intense red color with violet hues. Notes of ripe berries, spices and tobacco can be perceived on the nose, while the palate is characterized by a full and soft body, with velvety tannins and a remarkable taste persistence.

All in all, Ornellaia wine is a product of excellence that represents the most authentic expression of the Tuscan terroir and the passion of the producers of Tenuta Ornellaia for producing fine wines.

DENOMINATION: Bolgheri DOC

REGION: Tuscany (Italy)

GRAPES: 60% CABERNET SAUVIGNON 20% CABERNET FRANC 15% MERLOT 5% PETIT VERDOT

VINIFICATION: The grapes were hand-picked in crates of 15 kg each and hand-selected before being destemmed and lightly crushed. Alcoholic fermentation took place partly in medium-capacity wooden vats and partly in stainless steel vats at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Each variety and each parcel was aged separately. Maceration lasted for 25-30 days after which the wine was racked into French oak barriques (70% new, 30% second-passage barriques) where malolactic fermentation was completed. Aging in barriques lasted for a total of 18 months in a temperature-controlled environment at Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's winery. After the first 12 months of aging, blending took place, after which the wine was reintroduced into the barriques for an additional 6 months. The wine then underwent further bottle aging for 12 months before release.t with red meats, game and mature cheeses. 

DENOMINATION: Bolgheri DOC

REGION: Toscany (Italy)

GRAPES: 60% CABERNET SAUVIGNON 20% CABERNET FRANC 15% MERLOT 5% PETIT VERDOT

VINIFICATION: The grapes were handpicked in boxes of 15 kg each and selected manually before being destemmed and subjected to a light pressing. Alcoholic fermentation took place partly in medium-capacity wooden vats and partly in stainless steel vats, at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C. Each variety and parcel was refined separately. The maceration lasted for 25-30 days after which the wine was racked into French oak barriques (70% new barriques, 30% second passage barriques) where the malolactic fermentation ended. The aging in barriques lasted for a total of 18 months in a temperature controlled environment at the Tenuta dell’Ornellaia cellar. After the first 12 months of aging, the assembly was carried out, after which the wine was reintroduced in the barriques for a further 6 months. The wine was then subjected to further refinement in the bottle for 12 months before being placed on the market.