2022 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Case of 6 Btls, [Banded]

JA99 "One of the few 2022 Tuscan wines where you can really see that this will benefit from a few years in bottle, right now it is, hovering on the edge of something delicious, vibrating over the tannic architecture, feathered, campfire smoke, fennel, blackberry, liquorice and crushed peonies, and the bitter fennel and slate scrape, dense, contrast of textures and flavours like only truly great wines can do, a reflection of skilful construction. A gorgeous wine, slowly stretching out in the palate, 65% new oak for ageing. Harvest began August 9 for the whites, and the reds began August 25 with Masseto, and then a few days later for Ornellaia, one of the earliest on record, with around 38hl/h yield." JA for IB Feb 2025

In capturing the essence of Ornellaia’s 2022 vintage “La Determinazione”, the artist embraced a creative approach deeply rooted in the materiality of colour and the exuberance of life. For the 750ml labels, the design features concentric circles composed of multi-coloured markings, symbolizing the energy and strength that emerge when individual elements unite into a cohesive whole.
The Artist: Pascale Marthine Tayou is a globally acclaimed artist from Cameroon whose work is distinguished by its versatility, transcending any single medium or thematic constraint. While his subjects vary, they remain deeply rooted in his personal experience.
His creations serve as cultural mediators, fostering a nuanced dialogue between humanity and nature while simultaneously reflecting social, cultural, and political constructs. His practice is deliberately dynamic, eclectic, and resistant to rigid frameworks. Closely tied to the notions of travel and encounter, his work engages with otherness in a way that feels instinctive and spontaneous.