Ratings
V 93 · F 95 · JS 94 · RP 93 · WE 95 · SP 93
Identity
| Producer | Tenuta dell'Ornellaia |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep ruby red with purple rim |
| Aroma | ripe fruits of the forest, cherries, discreet spice notes, black cherry, sugared notes, blood orange, currants, sweet tobacco, walnut husk, flowers, floral notes, dried lavender, sage |
| Palate | polished tannins, harmonious body, balanced by upbeat freshness, soft, rounded, enveloping, full-bodied, substantial, remarkable balance between structure, fullness, and elegance |
| Finish | rich and persistent finish, balanced and enriched by slight balsamic hints |
| Food Pairing | meat appetizers, meat first courses, red meats, grilled meats, aged cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged approximately 12 months in French oak barrels, 25% new oak (based on 2022 data, likely similar) |
| Fermentation | Light crushing, fermentation with delicate extraction, maceration times leaned off for more delicate extraction |
Terroir
| Soil | marine, alluvial, and volcanic soils |
| Vine Age | youngest plots of the estate |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested in 15 kg crates, double manual sorting before and after destemming, light crushing, optical sorting since 2016 |
Interesting facts
| Le Serre Nuove is the 'second wine' of Ornellaia, crafted with the same philosophy as the flagship wine, representing the youngest plots of the estate with meticulous attention to detail. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |