Ratings
WE 92 · FAL 94 · WA 93 · JS 95.
Identity
| Producer | Tenuta dell'Ornellaia |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 50% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | bright ruby red with purple highlights. |
| Aroma | Pink pepper, cypress berries, red currants, ripe plums, sour cherries, vanilla, chocolate, Mediterranean shrub, leather, mint. |
| Palate | Elegant with lovely acidity, velvety tannins, well balanced, fruit-driven, round and velvety taste with great personality, rich and persistent balanced finish with slight balsamic hints. |
| Finish | Enduring and savoury finish, elegant and long finish, rich and persistent balanced finish with slight balsamic hints. |
| Food Pairing | Grilled red meats, roasted lamb, aged cheeses, game dishes, mushroom risotto. |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | 8-12 years. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged about 15 months in French oak barriques, with 12 months initial aging, then blended and returned for 3 more months, followed by 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation starts in stainless steel, then racked to barriques to complete malolactic fermentation. |
Terroir
| Soil | Exceptional viticultural environment in Bolgheri, Tuscany. |
| Vine Age | Fruit selected from younger vines. |
Interesting facts
| Le Serre Nuove is the second wine of Ornellaia, made with the same grape varieties and philosophy as the flagship wine, often considered a 'mini-Ornellaia'. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork. |