Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Bordeaux Blend (Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc), in Italy, by Tenuta dell'Ornellaia. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black currant, dark cherry, cedar, espresso, Mediterranean herbs and pairs well with Bistecca, rack of lamb and aged cheeses.
Michael's take
“My favorite wine on Earth. Bolgheri royalty - the bottle I save for the nights that matter.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Bordeaux Blend (Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc)
- Country
- Italy
- Producer
- Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$$ · $50+
What to eat with Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore
- Bistecca
- rack of lamb
- aged cheeses
- truffle dishes
When to open it
- Special occasion
- cellar-worthy
- once-a-year splurge
Where to buy Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore
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Questions people ask
What does Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore taste like?
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black currant, dark cherry, cedar, espresso, Mediterranean herbs. Acidity is medium, tannin is high and oak is heavy. Michael's note: My favorite wine on Earth. Bolgheri royalty - the bottle I save for the nights that matter.
What food goes with Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore?
Michael pairs Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore with Bistecca, rack of lamb, aged cheeses and truffle dishes. It works best for Special occasion, cellar-worthy and once-a-year splurge.
How much does Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore cost?
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore falls in Michael's $$$$ · $50+ tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
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