7 Points - limited                                                                   
New release of one of Italy's most iconic wines, Ornellaia. Limited.

                                    
97 Points Robert Parker: " "Tasted a few months after it was bottled, the Ornellaia 2022 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia will be coming to market in March 2025. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot. The wine sees 18 months of aging with up to 70% new oak, but the trick, proprietor Lamberto Frescobaldi tells me, is drawing from a large group of coopers with different toast levels and forests. "I don't want to make a wine of any one tonnellerie," he says. The oak element is crucial to the identity of this wine that reveals dark fruit, blackberry, sweet spice and cinnamon. Most of the vines were planted in the 1980s, and the average age of the plants is over 20 years old. Fruit comes from many parcels, including Bellaria, Bellaria Nuova, Bellaria Alta, Pero, Fosso, Vigna Vecchia and Stallina. Indeed, some 80 wines are made before final blending. The 2022 vintage will be remembered for its full-bodied appeal, concentrated fruit and generous oak renderings. Petit Verdot plays a slightly larger role in this vintage and was one of the surprise hits of 2022. It serves to elongate the wine and adds to its length. The wine's abundant fruit weight cedes to elegantly integrated tannins. This vintage will appeal to die-hard Ornellaia enthusiasts."

97 Points James Suckling: ""A Mediterranean-style wine. Stunning elegance on the nose, with vibrant dried eucalyptus leaves, flowers, restrained brambleberries and hints of black cherries, dried bananas, milk chocolate, cloves and graphite. The palate is full-bodied with elegant tannins and a touch of dust. It’s savory and well packed, with integrated, brilliant freshness and a ripe, fruity finish with a toasty aftertaste of blond tobacco. Try from 2026." 

Ornellaia, the iconic Bolgheri estate renowned for its Super Tuscan blends, presents the exceptional 2022 vintage. This Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine reflects the estate's unique maritime terroir and commitment to excellence. The vintage offers intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and hints of Mediterranean herbs and spice. The palate is full-bodied yet elegant, with velvety tannins and a long, complex finish showcasing dark fruit, licorice, and a touch of minerality. Pair this prestigious wine with a Ribeye or Porterhouse steak, game birds, or aged cheeses for a truly unforgettable experience.