2010 Ornellaia Ornellaia Bolgheri Rouge 750ml

2010 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia: 25th Anniversary Bolgheri Masterpiece

The 2010 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Rouge 750ml stands as an all-time classic vintage celebrating the estate’s historic 25th anniversary. In particular, the cool and extended 2010 growing season allowed the Bordeaux varieties to develop sublime aromatic complexity and noble tannins. In addition, this landmark release is celebrated worldwide for its perfect balance, freshness, and multi-decade longevity.

Tasting Notes for 2010 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia

The wine opens with aristocratic aromas of ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, graphite, sweet tobacco, and dried Mediterranean herbs. Furthermore, nuanced notes of dark chocolate, cedarwood, and espresso bean unfold with decanting. On the palate, silky yet muscular tannins frame a deeply concentrated core of dark bramble berries. Consequently, the finish lingers with extraordinary length, savory freshness, and noble Tuscan composure.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Ornellaia (Tenuta dell’Ornellaia)

• Vintage: 2010

• Appellation: Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Tuscany, Italy

• Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

• Format: 750ml

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2040

Estate History and Heritage

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, quickly establishing itself as a global icon of Italian winemaking. Specifically, the 2010 vintage marked a historic quarter-century milestone for this flagship Bolgheri wine. Moreover, winemaker Axel Heinz crafted this vintage with surgical parcel selection to maximize terroir expression.

Today, the 2010 vintage is recognized by critics as one of the finest Ornellaia bottlings ever produced. As a result, this bottle stands as a cornerstone collectible for serious wine cellars.