The Ornellaia La Determinazione Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2022, with an alcohol content of 14.5 per cent by volume, in a 0.75litre bottle is an expressive, top-quality wine from Bolgheri that perfectly combines the characteristics of the coastal terroir with the signature style of one of Italy’s most renowned estates. The blend consists of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot – a classic Bordeaux-inspired composition that achieves its unique depth and elegance in Bolgheri. The 2022 vintage was characterised by a hot, dry summer, which, thanks to cooler nights, precise viticultural management and strictly selective hand-harvesting, produced grapes of exceptional ripeness. Ageing in French barriques, a high proportion of which are new oak, lends the wine structure, spice and finesse without overshadowing its clear fruit and elegance.


Ornellaia 2022 captivates with a deep ruby red that verges on black, combining aromatic complexity with perfect balance. The combination of intense dark fruit, subtle spice, elegant toasted notes and maritime minerality impressively demonstrates why Bolgheri ranks among Italy’s most significant wine-growing regions. The dense, silky texture, lively acidity and perfectly integrated tannins create a wine that is impressive even in its youth, yet will only reach its full potential between 2026 and 2055. A Bolgheri Superiore of exceptional power, inner tension and long-lasting depth.