Ornellaia - Red 2022 750ml
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Optical sorting, separate parcel vinification, and a severe low-yield growing season define the technical architecture of the 2022 Ornellaia "La Determinazione." Harvested in 15 kg crates from late August through October 10th, the fruit underwent double manual sorting followed by optical selection before gentle crushing. Fermentation occurred separately across individual vineyard blocks in stainless steel and concrete tanks (26-30°C) with a total vat time of three weeks. Maturation followed a strict 18-month regimen in French oak barriques (70% new, 30% once-used), with blending executed at the 12-month mark before returning to cask for an additional six months, followed by a full year of bottle refinement before release.
Crushed cassis, wild blackberry, cured tobacco leaf, and subtle bourbon vanilla set a concentrated, brooding tone on the entry. Despite a 75-day mid-season drought, cool September nights preserved high structural tension, giving the mid-palate an expansive physical density buffered by vibrant coastal acidity. Firm, fine-grained Cabernet tannins grip the finish with persistent savory graphite and espresso bean depth. In-house evaluations by our team indicate this tightly coiled vintage demands a two-hour decant if opened young, showing best alongside a dry-aged Florentine porterhouse, roast venison with juniper reduction, or aged Pecorino Toscano.
Country
ItalyRegion
TuscanySub Region
BolgheriABV
14.5%Brand
OrnelliaCask
French oakProduction
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot. Hand-harvested into 15 kg crates; manual double sorting plus optical sorting; parcel-by-parcel fermentation in stainless steel and concrete (26–30°C); 15-day maceration (3 weeks total vatting); malolactic fermentation in barrique. 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new, 30% second-use; blended after 12 months)
