Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia Solare 2017

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia Solare 2017 combines the sunny warmth of the Bolgheri terroir with the typical elegance of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia. The 2017 vintage brought the wine richness, maturity, and a fresh, focused structure that finds a wonderful balance here. Solare reflects the warm days and cool nights that characterize this wine experience and demonstrates the winery's characteristic expressiveness: powerful, yet never overpowering, with a subtle mineral freshness that will carry the wine over the years.

The nose unfolds a complex bouquet of black fruits, cassis, and dark cherries, complemented by delicate vanilla and cocoa notes and a touch of minerality. On the palate, the Solare presents itself as rich yet graceful: velvety tannins, an elegant acidity structure, and a long, harmonious finish. Critics such as Falstaff Magazine, Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, Jeff Leve, and Wine Spectator praise the balance of power and finesse, as well as the complex aromatics that lend the wine remarkable maturity and character.

Best drinking period: now until approximately 2035, with further development potential. Food pairing suggestion: grilled ribeye steak or leg of lamb with rosemary, with truffled risotto and dark chocolate for dessert – the wine harmonizes perfectly with meat, mushrooms, and intense flavors.