Bolgheri DOC Le Serre Nuove 2023 Ornellaia

Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia comes to life amidst the enchanting landscape of Bolgheri, one of the most renowned areas of Tuscany. It can be considered the "second wine" of the estate, receiving the same attention and care to detail as Ornellaia. It is the result of a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes, which are harvested manually in crates, separated variety by variety, between late August and the first half of October, once the grapes have reached perfect phenolic ripeness.

A soft pressing is followed by separate vinification of the grapes in steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 26 and 30°C, with maceration on the skins for 10-15 days. After completing malolactic fermentation, which takes place partly in steel and partly in barriques, the wine remains to mature in barriques for about 15 months. Before being marketed, there is a further period of aging in the bottle.

On visual examination, Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a youthful and intense red color. Intense fragrances of ripe red fruit insinuate on the nose, accompanied by refined spicy and toasted notes. The taste is round and velvety, with great personality, completed by a rich and persistent finish, balanced and enriched by slight balsamic hints.

It pairs well with important dishes based on red meats. Additionally, it does not disdain game dishes and medium to long-aged cheeses.