Ornellaia
Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2023
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 54% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Approximately 15 months in barrique in cellars at controlled temperature; after 12 months, blending into the final cuvée and a further 3 months in barrique; followed by 6 months of bottle ageing before release. |
- Blend and designation: Bolgheri DOC Dry Red, Merlot 54% with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot
- Profile: blackberry, blackcurrant, tobacco; silky palate with notes of chocolate and vanilla
- Vinification: hand-picked, double selection; fermentation in steel at 26-30 °C
- Ageing: 15 months in barrique and 6 in bottle; ageing potential 10-15 years
- Serving: 1.5 L Magnum in wooden case; 14-16 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is a still red wine that elegantly expresses the soul of its territory. It is created from a meticulous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. On the nose, it reveals an interweaving of dark berry fruits and blackcurrant, enriched by hints of tobacco, notes of eucalyptus and a fresh balsamic vein. On the palate, it is dense and enveloping, with echoes of dark chocolate and a delicate touch of vanilla. The sip is supported by a silky tannic structure, culminating in a savoury finish with great persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in Bolgheri, in the heart of the enchanting Tuscan landscape. The vineyards of the Ornellaia estate are rooted in soils composed of volcanic rock and alluvial earth, an ideal combination to enhance the aromatic concentration and structure of the grapes. The approach in the vineyard focuses on harvesting the grapes at full ripeness, authentically enhancing the natural and profound vocation of this specific terroir.
How it is produced
Production begins with meticulous hand harvesting, followed by double sorting, including optical selection. Each variety and individual plot are vinified separately. Fermentation in stainless steel involves maceration for about two weeks. Malolactic fermentation begins in vats and is completed in barrels. The wine matures in wood in temperature-controlled cellars for twelve months, followed by the blending of the different components. After a further period of rest, the process concludes with the necessary bottle ageing.
History and Curiosities
A true “second wine” from the renowned Bolgheri estate, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2023 combines immediate appeal with exceptional ageing potential. This Merlot-dominant cuvée, offered in the prestigious Magnum format in a wooden case, is made from hand-picked and rigorously selected grapes. After careful maturation for around 15 months in barriques and six months in bottle, it delivers a Bolgheri DOC Rosso of extraordinary taste and aromatic complexity, celebrated for its silky tannins and a savoury, persistent finish.
Awards
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2023
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Axel Heinz
- Bottles produced: 880.000
- Hectares: 112
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia was founded in 1981, in a beautiful, unspoiled part of Tuscany. From the outset, the mission was to produce outstanding wines. Since then passion and dedication, coupled with a unique terroir and an extraordinary microclimate, have brought the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's prestigious labels great success and recognition as one of the most important wineries in the world.
Vision
A little more than 20 years ago, a revelation: the future of Italian viticulture had to take a new enological path, in search of absolute quality. To achieve this goal, the proper place, proper time, and best people were needed. This led to the idea of the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, a place of infinite potential, cultivated with wisdom and experience by its "artists," who seek, with every vintage, a new masterpiece.
Philosophy
Production limited to the course of the year, harvesting by hand only after full ripeness, individual vinification for each vineyard, respect for a unique and precious terroir. These are just some of the choices made by Ornellaia, in a philosophy that has privileged quality from the very beginning. Thanks to women and men who put their arms, soul, head and heart into their work, all year round. And the results can be seen, but above all tasted... Read more
| Name | Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Magnum 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 54% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Ornellaia |
| Story | History and Curiosities A true "second wine" from the renowned Bolgheri estate, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2023 combines immediate appeal with exceptional ageing potential. This Merlot-dominant cuvée, offered in the prestigious Magnum format in a wooden case, is made from hand-picked and rigorously selected grapes. After careful maturation for around 15 months in barriques and six months in bottle, it delivers a Bolgheri DOC Rosso of extraordinary taste and aromatic complexity, celebrated for its silky tannins and a savoury, persistent finish. |
| Origin | Bolgheri, Toscana |
| Soil composition | Volcanic rock, alluvial soil |
| Fermentation temperature | 26–30 °C |
| Fermentation | About 1–2 weeks |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in 15 kg crates with double selection (including optical selection), destemming and gentle pressing; separate vinification by variety and plot; fermentation in stainless steel vats at 26–30 °C with maceration; malolactic fermentation and ageing in barriques. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest in 15 kg crates with selection on a double sorting table (including optical selection since 2016), destemming and gentle pressing. Each variety and each plot are vinified separately; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at 26–30 °C for about 1–2 weeks, followed by maceration for 10–15 days. Malolactic fermentation is started in steel and completed after racking into barriques. |
| Aging | Approximately 15 months in barrique in cellars at controlled temperature; after 12 months, blending into the final cuvée and a further 3 months in barrique; followed by 6 months of bottle ageing before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |