Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia L’Incanto 2012 1.5L

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, quickly became one of Italy’s premier wine estates, renowned for its iconic Super Tuscan wines. Located in the Bolgheri region on the Tuscan coast, Ornellaia is famed for its commitment to excellence and attention to detail, blending the heritage of Italian winemaking with the elegance and power of Bordeaux varietals. In 2002, the estate became fully owned by the Frescobaldi family, a prominent name in Tuscan wine history, who have continued the estate’s legacy under the guidance of winemaker Axel Heinz. The estate's dedication to crafting wines that reflect the unique character of its terroir has made it one of the most sought-after wineries in the world.

The Ornellaia estate benefits from Bolgheri’s exceptional terroir, with its warm Mediterranean climate moderated by cooling sea breezes from the Tyrrhenian coast. The region’s gravelly, well-drained soils are ideal for growing Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, which are the backbone of Ornellaia’s blends. This unique microclimate ensures that the grapes achieve perfect ripeness while retaining freshness and structure, essential for crafting wines with aging potential. The estate’s rigorous vineyard management, including hand-harvesting and strict selection, further ensures that only the finest fruit makes it into each bottle.

The Ornellaia 2012, is a Bordeaux-style blend that reflects the hot and dry conditions of the growing season. This vintage, crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, is known for its power, richness, and balance. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak, with 70% of the barrels being new, followed by an additional 12 months in bottle before release. On the palate, the 2012 is intense and full-bodied, offering a harmonious blend of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and tobacco, with refined tannins and a touch of minerality that leads to a long, elegant finish.