Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy 2023

One of Italy’s most iconic Super Tuscans, Ornellaia represents the pinnacle of Bolgheri winemaking. The 2023, designated “La Vitalità,” is a beautifully refined expression of the estate, emphasizing freshness, aromatic complexity and elegance. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot opens with expressive aromas of black cherry, cassis, ripe plum and violet, layered with Mediterranean herbs, rosemary, thyme, tobacco and dark chocolate. The palate is remarkably polished, with velvety texture, beautifully integrated tannins and impressive concentration balanced by freshness and precision. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, this is a sophisticated, beautifully balanced Ornellaia that favors finesse over sheer power while retaining the structure and depth to age for decades. An exceptional vintage from one of Tuscany’s most celebrated estates.

Jane Anson 100