Piermario Meletti Cavallari has always been an enophile. He was very content in his wine store in Bergamo but knew that he had a further calling, so he set out to find a vineyard that he could make his own. When he saw Grattamacco... Read More
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia makes outstanding wines even in poor vintages - better than any other. In the capable hands of winemaker Thomas Duroux and consultant Michel Rolland, the estate continues its long-standing, stellar record... Read More
The 2022 Ornellaia in 1.5L magnum format is a bold yet remarkably composed expression of Bolgheri’s maritime terroir in a warm, sun-filled vintage. The blend—typically dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet... Read More
Ornellaia 2022 in the 3L double magnum format is a powerful, structured, and age-worthy interpretation of Bolgheri’s coastal terroir, with the added benefit of slow, graceful aging that comes from large-format bottling. The... Read More
The 2022 Ornellaia is a richly textured and impeccably structured Bolgheri Superiore, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot from meticulously selected estate parcels. The 2022 growing season was... Read More
The 2022 Ornellaia in 1.5L magnum format is a bold yet remarkably composed expression of Bolgheri’s maritime terroir in a warm, sun-filled vintage. The blend—typically dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet... Read More
The 2022 Ornellaia is a richly textured and impeccably structured Bolgheri Superiore, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot from meticulously selected estate parcels. The 2022 growing season was... Read More
The 2020 Bianco opens with a deep straw‑gold hue and a fragrant bouquet of yellow peach, papaya, white flowers and vanilla, with a subtle mineral under‑current that hints at its coastal provenance. On the palate, the wine... Read More
The 2022 Ornellaia Toscana Bianco IGT is a luminous and finely detailed white wine, composed primarily of Sauvignon Blanc with a small proportion of Viognier, grown on Ornellaia’s coastal vineyards. The vintage was marked by... Read More
The 2022 Ornellaia Toscana Bianco IGT is a luminous and finely detailed white wine, composed primarily of Sauvignon Blanc with a small proportion of Viognier, grown on Ornellaia’s coastal vineyards. The vintage was marked by... Read More
The Ornellaia 2008 is a poised and classically styled wine from a cooler, more restrained vintage that favored elegance over opulence. The nose reveals layered aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, graphite, and cedar, with accents... Read More
The Ornellaia 2009 is a generous yet finely controlled expression from a warm, ripe vintage, combining richness with Ornellaia’s trademark balance. Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum, and sweet spice emerge immediately,... Read More
The Ornellaia 2011 is a rich yet composed expression from a warm, sun-driven vintage, showcasing depth without excess. Aromas of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, dark plum, and sweet spice rise from the glass, layered with cedar,... Read More
The Ornellaia 2012 is a supple, elegantly proportioned wine from a warm yet well-managed vintage. The bouquet opens with ripe black cherry, cassis, and dark plum, accented by cedar, sweet tobacco, and subtle Mediterranean herbs.... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "IWM tasted this wine once again with winemaker Axel Heinz, and the Ornellaia team. Once again in a line up that included some serious wines, it was this little bold white that captured... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "IWM tasted this wine once again with winemaker Axel Heinz, and the Ornellaia team. Once again in a line up that included some serious wines, it was this little bold white that captured... Read More
The One That Started It All...You’ve heard it before, Sassicaia is the most collectible Italian wine to come out of the Boot. The now historic wine is single-handedly responsible for launching the Super Tuscan movement and remains... Read More
The One That Started It All...You’ve heard it before, Sassicaia is the most collectible Italian wine to come out of the Boot. The now historic wine is single-handedly responsible for launching the Super Tuscan movement and remains... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: For IWM, it is a welcomed departure from the warmer vintages of 2015 and 2017, and even the more powerful and structured year of 2016! The reality is Sassicaia makes a unique and exceptional... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: For IWM, it is a welcomed departure from the warmer vintages of 2015 and 2017, and even the more powerful and structured year of 2016! The reality is Sassicaia makes a unique and exceptional... Read More