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Eligo dell Ornellaia Grappa Riserva NV
Vintage
NV
Region
Bolgheri, Tuscany
Country
Italy
Style
Spirit
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
ABV
42%
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian
Sustainability
Sustainable Certification
Ornellaia
Ornellaia is one of Bolgheri’s most important fine wine estates, established in 1981 on the Tuscan coast in Italy. Known for Ornellaia wine, Le Serre Nuove, Le Volte, Poggio alle Gazze and Ornellaia Bianco, the estate produces still red and white wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and selected white varieties. Ornellaia represents one of Italy’s most recognised premium wine names.
Read MoreViticulture
The Ornellaia estate lies in the foothills facing the Mediterranean coast near Bolgheri. Its hillside vineyards benefit from maritime breezes during summer, encouraging slow grape ripening and freshness, while the hills protect the vines from cold northern winds in winter. The soils, of marine and alluvial origin, form a varied mosaic of more than 70 plots, classified by soil type, exposure and variety.
Vinification
As Ornellaia?s wines are placed into French oak barrels for ageing, the fresh pomace is taken to an artisanal Tuscan distillery. The master distiller captures the aromatic heart of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape skins through distillation in small copper stills. The grappa is aged for a minimum of three years in Ornellaia?s own barrels, before being blended with older vintage reserves for additional depth and character. It is distilled, aged, blended and bottled at the same distillery.
Tasting Note
Eligo dell’Ornellaia Grappa Riserva has a beautiful golden colour. The nose shows soft, refined aromas with an elegant, mature character. The palate is silky and composed, with depth from extended ageing in Ornellaia barrels and added complexity from older reserve components. Its texture is smooth and polished, while the finish is long, warming and persistent. The style is distinctive, artisanal and closely tied to the identity of Ornellaia.
Food Pairing
Serve after dinner with semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate truffles, almond cantucci, panforte, dried fruit, espresso-led desserts or mature hard cheeses.
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