Product Overview
98 Points - Wine Advocate
"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." -ML, 2/5/26
96 Points - Wine Spectator
"Saturated with aromas and flavors of blackberry, black currant, cassis, iron and toasty oak, this red is pure, luscious and dark. As this evolves on the palate, thick yet refined tannins emerge, as do accents of wild herbs. Shows excellent potential but seems to be holding back today. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2029 through 2047. 2,150 cases imported." -BS, 7/15/26
96 Points - Vinous
"The 2023 Ornellaia is elegant and supremely finessed right out of the gate. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, dried herbs, licorice and lavender all meld together in the glass. There are no hard edges or awkward contours. Readers will find an Ornellaia that speaks to understatement and finesse more than power. This is impressive." -AG, Jul/2026
