Ornellaia Announces Release of the 2022 Vintage

Encapsulating the Bolgheri estate with expertise and fortitude

BOLGHERI, Italy, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "La Determinazione" ("Determination") is the character selected to describe the 2022 vintage, which saw both the technical team and the vines excel during a year of unusual contradictions in the weather. It is a result born out of resilience in a nuanced and stylish expression from the winery.

The 2022 vintage proved to be the driest in the last four years from February to June as well as one of the hottest between May and September. Rainfall arrived later in August and September, an aspect that was important for this vintage of two extremes. The dry conditions resulted in slower growth, which led to low yield and smaller, more concentrated grapes, while the rain towards the end of the vegetative cycle restored the correct balance. The technical team carried out a strict selection in the vineyard, in addition to double sorting upon the arrival of the grapes in the cellar.

"Just the right concentration and character distinguish this vintage," remarks Marco Balsimelli, Technical Director. "All of the positive attributes of the sun are felt alongside a convincing freshness. The conditions were interpreted best by the Petit Verdot, which features in a slightly higher percentage in this year's blend. Linear and forthright in style, Ornellaia 2022 again demonstrates vibrancy and elegance, characteristic of the terroir we have here at Ornellaia." 

Ornellaia chose internationally renowned Cameroonian artist Pascale Marthine Tayou to interpret the vintage's character for the 17th edition of the Vendemmia d'Artista project. For the 750ml labels, his vision for Ornellaia 2022 "La Determinazione" is a design based on concentric circles formed by a series of signs in different colors. These represent the energy generated by the union of many individual elements when they form a single whole. One artistic label will be included in each case of six 750ml bottles of the vintage.

Ornellaia 2022 is set to make its debut in the market on April 1.

About Ornellaia - http://www.ornellaia.com

The name ORNELLAIA conjures up the authentic expression of the beauty of Tuscany. The estate is situated along  the Tuscan coast, a short distance from the medieval town of Bolgheri and its iconic cypress-lined approach. Ornellaia  Bolgheri DOC Superiore and Ornellaia Bianco Bolgheri DOC Bianco are the estate's top wines, ensued by Le Serre  Nuove dell'Ornellaia, Le Volte dell'Ornellaia and the white Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia. The team's dedication,  in addition to optimal geological characteristics and an exemplary microclimate, has resulted in critical acclaim and  public success within Italy and internationally.

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