Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia 2015

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's 2015 Ornellaia is a prime example of the Bolgheri universe and reflects the philosophy of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia: tradition meets modern viticulture. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot benefited from a warm, long 2015 vintage that combined power with elegance. The Bolgheri vineyard, with its calcareous soils, lends the wine a distinctive minerality and freshness. Ornellaia is considered a pioneer of Tuscan excellence, and this vintage demonstrates the characteristic balance between concentrated fruit, fine tannins, and mature oak notes that have brought the house recognition for decades.

The tasting reveals deep plum and cassis notes, dark berries, espresso, and cocoa, accompanied by subtle smoky and vanilla notes from the aging. The structure is majestic yet polished; tannins integrate, acidity is fresh, and a long-lasting minerality remains. Critics such as Falstaff, Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, Jeff Leve, and Wine Spectator praise the complexity, balance, and aging potential of the 2015 vintage. The optimal drinking period is roughly estimated to be between 2020 and 2035, although the wine already demonstrates finesse. Food pairing suggestion: Grilled ribeye, rack of lamb, or aged pecorino are perfect, as the fruit and saltiness harmonize.