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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Bolgheri, Tuscany |
| Grape varietal | 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot |
| Food pairing | Beef, lamb, pasta |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% |
Merlot remains present at nearly the same percentage as in previous years, despite the greater challenges early-ripening varieties faced in this mildew-prone vintage. Careful fruit selection made the difference: the wine shows impressive richness and concentration, with a bouquet that leans botanical and complex, marked by dark fruit, Mediterranean thyme and rosemary. The nose is still somewhat closed but will open with time. The texture is velvety and polished, delivering beautiful richness with a sense of succulence that feels expansive on the palate. According to proprietor Lamberto Frescobaldi, the goal for this vintage was a clear through line focused on freshness, balancing fruit and spice while avoiding excess ripeness — a meticulously made Ornellaia that captures the vintage with remarkable elegance.
