From the sun-drenched coast of Bolgheri, Ornellaia 2023 from Ornellaia is a benchmark Super Tuscan, combining power, elegance and remarkable precision. Layers of blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum are interwoven with notes of Mediterranean herbs, cedar, tobacco and sweet spice, leading into a full bodied palate with silky tannins, vibrant freshness and exceptional length. Rich yet impeccably balanced, it is a wine built for long-term ageing and pairs beautifully with grilled beef, lamb, game or truffle dishes.

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Bolgheri, Tuscany – Cabernet Sauvignon Led Blend
One of Italy’s great reds: powerful, complex and effortlessly refined. Ideal for collectors and lovers of world-class Bordeaux-style wines.

Founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, Ornellaia quickly established itself as one of Italy's most iconic estates. The winery's philosophy is centred on precision viticulture, meticulous blending and expressing the unique character of Bolgheri's coastal terroir. Today, Ornellaia is regarded as one of the world's great wine estates, producing wines celebrated for their elegance, complexity and ability to age for decades.

Cabernet Sauvignon (55%)

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s great red wine varieties, prized for its structure, longevity and unmistakable sense of authority. Naturally high in tannin and acidity, it produces wines with depth and backbone, often built around dark fruit flavours such as blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, alongside classic notes of cedar, tobacco and graphite. These qualities make Cabernet particularly well suited to ageing, where time in bottle softens its frame and allows greater complexity to emerge. While famously associated with Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon expresses itself differently across regions and climates. In warmer areas it shows generosity and ripeness, with plush fruit and a warming richness; in cooler climates, it leans towards restraint, freshness and aromatic lift. What unites all great examples is their ability to reward patience — whether through decanting to allow the wine to open fully, or through years in the cellar. Cabernet is a wine for slower enjoyment, unfolding gradually and offering more with every glass.

Merlot (26%)

One of the world’s most widely planted and approachable red grape varieties, forming the backbone of many wines from Bordeaux, particularly on the Right Bank. Known for its generous fruit and soft texture, it typically shows flavours of plum, black cherry and blackberry, often complemented by notes of chocolate, spice and subtle herbs. Medium to full bodied with smooth tannins and moderate acidity, Merlot produces wines that are supple, rounded and easy to enjoy, both on their own and as part of a blend. It plays a key role in adding richness and approachability to Bordeaux wines, while in warmer regions it can deliver plush, fruit-forward styles, and in cooler climates, more structured and elegant expressions.

Cabernet Franc (12%)

A key Bordeaux variety, particularly important in Saint-Émilion and the Loire Valley, where it produces wines of freshness, aromatic lift and structure. Typically showing flavours of red currant, raspberry and plum, it is often accompanied by distinctive notes of violet, graphite and a gentle herbal edge. Medium bodied with bright acidity and fine tannins, Cabernet Franc brings elegance and precision rather than weight. In blends, it adds lift, perfume and freshness to Merlot, while as a single variety it can produce refined, food-friendly wines with a clear sense of place and excellent versatility at the table.

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