Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia - L'Essenza 2014 is an iconic Bolgheri wine that reflects the Ornellaia winery's DNA in a concentrated, elegant blend. The 2014 vintage benefited from warm days and cool nights, combining ripeness with freshness and fine tannin structures. L'Essenza showcases the distinctive character of this house: a terroir-driven power that combines Bordeaux-inspired finesse with Mediterranean warmth. Critics such as Falstaff, Parker, Jancis Robinson, Jeff Leve, and Wine Spectator regularly praise its depth, complexity, and long finish, without losing balance.
In the tasting, L'Essenza 2014 displays a rich, velvety texture with intense aromas of dark berries, cassis, dark chocolate, tobacco, and spicy notes; mineral freshness and well-integrated oak contribute to the elegant, long finish. The structure now appears mature, but the wine still has reserves for further years of development, allowing its depth and complexity to unfold further.
Optimal drinking maturity is expected between 2020 and 2030, with potential for further development beyond that. Food pairing suggestion: Grilled beef fillet or braised lamb, game dishes such as venison or venison, truffle risotto, or mature, soft cheeses – ideal to complement the dense fruit, fine tannins, and salty minerality of this wine.