Lot 346
346
‡ Offered in bond, available duty paid : You can … Read more ORNELLAIAFrom its position on the hillside close to Bolgheri, The Ornellaia estate lies hidden in the foothills around Bolgheri that face the Mediterranean coast. The cool maritime breeze caresses this exceptional Estate and its surrounding olive groves throughout the summer months. During the winter the hills give protection from the cold northern winds. Ornellaia believes that wines should be the truest expression of the terroir from which they come. The diverse nature of the Estate’s soils – marine, alluvial and volcanic – coupled with this maritime climate create an environment in which red and white varietals can express themselves to the full. This myriad of individual parcels of vines fit into this unspoilt landscape like a mosaic, creating a unique expression of beauty and complexity in an exceptional place. While experience, skill and determination have all played their part in enhancing the quality and reputation of Ornellaia, it is the Estate itself that is continual source of inspiration, suggesting unique and exciting ways to capture its natural generosity.“The wines chosen for this special auction all represent the exceptional qualities of our unique terroir. The 2015 vintage is a great vintage for Bolgheri in general, and Ornellaia 2015 is no exception. As winemaker Axel Heinz says “wines of great vintages know how to impose themselves naturally, without force, their balance allowing them to shine without having to flaunt themselves”. The Ornellaia 2015 presented for auction is a pre-release and the 12Lt large format is the only example being released from the cellars in this inaugural year. The creation of Ornellaia Bianco in 2013 opened up new horizons and here you have the opportunity to acquire magnums of Ornellaia 2014 & 2015 that have never been made available for sale. From the spring of 2018 all this new Italian cultural heritage will be preserved in Ornellaia’s Archivio Storico, our private reserve, for release in later years when the wine has developed a new expression. We invite customers to bid for the exclusive opportunity to be the first collectors to dine with our winemaker Axel Heinz in this beautiful room designed by the renowned Florentine Architects Marco Magni and Piero Guicciardini, and surrounded by Ornellaia’s historic vintages.” Giovanni Geddes da Filicaia – CEO Ornellaia.
Ornellaia Archivio Storico 1994 (1)1995 (1)1996 (1)1997 (1)1998 (1)1999 (1)

6 bottles and visit per lot
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Ornellaia Archivio Storico Vertical 1994-1999 & Inaugural Private Dinner with Axel Heinz & Overnight Stay
A vertical of six Ornellaia “Archivio Storico” vintages in an oak display case containing six individual wooden cases (one per vintage). Lot 346 includes the inaugural private dinner in the new Ornellaia Archivio Storico cellar with Axel Heinz, winemaker at Ornellaia and overnight stay at the Estate in Bolgheri for up to 6 people. Travel and insurance are not included. Visit/dinner/stay to be taken before 31st May 2018.
Ornellaia Archivio Storico
1994 (1)
1995 (1)
1996 (1)
1997 (1)
1998 (1)
1999 (1)

In three-bottle original wooden cases.
6 bottles and visit per lot
Special notice
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