{"product_id":"ornellaia-2005","title":"2005 Ornellaia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2005 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/files\/OR2005_-_VINTAGE_SHEET_-_EN.pdf?v=1734964667\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnellaia is a blend of nature and musing. Complex ancient soils converse through human wisdom with a delicate microclimate that is echoed and reflected in the Mediterranean Sea. Prolonged ageing accompanies the estate’s fine wine in achieving its utmost expression, revealing finesse and generosity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A vintage of aromatic complexity and freshness. The tannins are ripe, soft and silky. Elegant and enticing, the sensations of the wine prolong in a long fruity finish with balsamic notes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Axel Heinz – Winemaker - May 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2005 Growing Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the exception of a few especially cold days in February and March that delayed budbreak by a few days, 2005 began with a fairly mild winter followed by a Spring that was warm and sunny from the outset. Because of this the vines flowered a week early, about 20 May for the precocious varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetative vigour and production potentials were perfectly balanced from the beginning. The amount of bunch thinning required was therefore average for the season. June and July both did their duty: heat, sun, just a little rain. Perfect conditions for the veraison to occur uniformly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, during August the grapes ripened steadily, with constant temperatures that never exceeded the seasonal average (32° C). A few rainfalls in mid-month contributed to the optimal development of the bunches. At the end of August, the first analyses revealed extremely high polyphenolic potentials, an indication of a great vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest began on August 30 with the Merlot from the younger vineyards, and was then repeatedly interrupted by showers, though the sea breezes quickly dried the bunches, while, thanks to the expertise of the harvesters, the grapes delivered to the cellar were perfectly sound. On 11 October the last Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard was picked, bringing the harvest to a close after 23 working days. The different varietals, vineyards, and parcels of land yielded 54 base wines, each an expression of the great potential of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and Ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bunches were hand-picked into 15 kg bins, and the fruit was carefully graded and selected on a double sorting table, before and after destemming. After a light crushing, each variety and vineyard block was vinified separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA week-long fermentation was carried out at 26-30°C in stainless steel, followed by a maceration of 18 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in oak barrels (70% new and 30% once used). The wine remained in barriques in the temperature controlled cellars in Ornellaia for a total period of 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the first 12 months the master blend was made. The wine was then re-introduced into barrique where it spent the remaining 6 months, followed by 12 months in the bottle prior to release.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornellaia","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":45879675912384,"sku":"ORN-B05-750","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack OWC 750 mL","offer_id":45879681122496,"sku":"ORN-B05-756","price":2370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/products\/2009_Ornellaia_Bolgheri_Superiore_Tuscany_bottle_front.png?v=1754296471","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/ornellaia-2005","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}