Ornellaia 2023
This is a meticulously made Ornellaia that captures the vintage with remarkable elegance.
Monica Larner, robertparker.com, February 2026
Ornellaia 2023
£795 per 6 bottle case in bond
In February, Monica Larner stated Ornellaia 2023 would be released in March. And so, here it is!
Ornellaia 2023, named “La Vitalità” (“Vitality”), captures the dynamic energy and resilience that defined this distinctive Bolgheri vintage.
The 2023 vintage in Bolgheri presented notable challenges, yet ultimately benefited from favourable conditions at critical stages of the growing season. A mild winter, characterised by relatively warm temperatures and balanced rainfall, encouraged an early and healthy vegetative cycle. Spring brought abundant precipitation, replenishing vital water reserves ahead of the summer months, while requiring careful and attentive vineyard management. The summer was warm, with consistently elevated temperatures that remained within optimal thresholds, complemented by timely rainfall that mitigated vine stress. These conditions supported steady and even ripening, enabling the grapes to develop excellent concentration and phenolic maturity. Rainfall towards the end of August, combined with cooler night-time temperatures in September, played a key role in enhancing aromatic complexity while preserving freshness and acidity.
Ornellaia 2023
£795 per 6 bottle case in bond
98 points, Monica Larner, robertparker.com, February 2026
The Ornellaia 2023 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot, and it is worth noting that Merlot remains present at nearly the same percentage as previous years, despite the greater challenges faced by early-ripening varieties in this mildew-prone vintage. Careful fruit selection made the difference. The wine shows impressive richness and concentration with a bouquet that leans botanical and complex, marked by dark fruit, Mediterranean thyme and rosemary. The nose was slightly closed when I tasted the wine, but it will open. The texture is velvety and polished, delivering beautiful richness with a sense of succulence that feels expansive on the palate. According to proprietor Lamberto Frescobaldi, the goal is to establish a clear through line focused on freshness and balancing fruit and spice while avoiding excess ripeness. This is a meticulously made Ornellaia that captures the vintage with remarkable elegance. The wine was bottled in July 2025 and is scheduled for release in March 2026.. Drink 2027-2050
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