L'Essenza

2014 Bolgheri Red Blend

Ornellaia L'Essenza from the prestigious Bolgheri region is a remarkable red blend that embodies the essence of Italian winemaking. This vintage, crafted in 2014, showcases a stunning deep red hue, inviting you to indulge in its complex aromas. The wine offers a full-bodied experience, supported by bright acidity that elevates its vibrant character while harmonizing beautifully with prominent fruit intensity. Silky tannins provide a delightful structure, enhancing its lingering finish. As a dry wine, Ornellaia L'Essenza is undeniably elegant, making it an exceptional choice for both collectors and casual drinkers seeking to explore the captivating excellence of Bolgheri.

Tasting notes:

Chocolate

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Bolgheri

The birthplace of cult wine Sassicaia and the "Super Tuscan" movement, Bolgheri DOC is a fascinating recent addition to Italian wine history. For fans of silky Bordeaux-style reds, Bolgheri's nonconformist blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese are second to none. Lying in a coastal area of central Tuscany called Alta Maremma (which was swampland until it was drained in the 1930s), Bolgheri's sloping, gravelly terroir is quite distinct from the Chianti hills. A local winemaker planted Bordeaux grapes here after WWII, and in 1978 his Sassicaia won first place at a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines. The rest is history. Bolgheri's Vermentino-based whites, while less famous, are also well worth seeking out. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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