Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC

It was in 1981 that the Marquis Lodovico Antinori, cousin of Piero Antinori, founded the Ornellaia Estate, in the heart of the Bolgheri area, a few kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. Thus, with the first harvest of 1985, what would become an icon among the SuperTuscans was born: the “Ornellaia”. With the inauguration of the company, the world-famous enologist, Michel Rolland, begins to deal with the technical part of the cellar. Subsequently, in the 90s the other two labels were born: “Le Volte” and “Le Serre Nuove”.

Crafted from the same varieties, under the same sky, from the same philosophy: Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is a proud second vin, which has the ability to foretell the personality of the estate’s flagship wine. Together, the two wines provide their own distinctive points of view. The pleasure of sipping Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia evolves over time, adding the charm of maturity to the vigour of youth.

“Elegant, excellent ageing potential and immediately pleasing, this wine elicits the surrounding Mediterranean brush on the note. The tasting experience ends with a long finish and unexpected freshness.” – Olga Fusari – Winemaker

For more info, visit Ornellaia website.

VARIETALS
54% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE

2017 – Download Tasting Note

2018 (1,500ml) – Download Tasting Note

2019 (1,500ml) – Download Tasting Note

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red colour with purple highlights.

NOSE
A beautifully complex nose characterised by scents of small red berries and balsamic notes reminiscent of Mediterranean scrub vegetation.

PALATE
The quality of the tannins on the palate is particularly striking, smooth and silky. The mouthfeel ends with a lingering finish and unexpected freshness.

AGEING
Malolactic fermentation started in stainless steel, and completed in barrels. The wine is assembled after the first 12 months.

PAIRING
Perfect in combination with second courses, with dishes based on poultry or game.

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