Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
Silky tannins with dark fruit flavors and a long, balanced finish.
Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia represents the second wine of the prestigious Ornellaia estate. First introduced in 1997, it embodies the same values and attention to detail as its elder sibling, crafted with grapes from the estate's younger vineyards.
Winemaking
The wine is produced from a blend of Bordeaux varieties grown in Ornellaia's Bolgheri vineyards. After careful hand-harvesting, the grapes undergo meticulous sorting before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine then ages for approximately 15 months in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak.
Taste Profile
The 2019 vintage displays remarkable complexity and elegance:
- Appearance: Deep ruby red with purple highlights
- Nose: Rich aromas of ripe dark fruits, Mediterranean herbs, and subtle spice notes
- Palate: Full-bodied with silky tannins, showing flavors of black cherry, cassis, and dark chocolate, complemented by hints of tobacco and vanilla
- Finish: Long and persistent with excellent balance between fruit and oak
Territory
The vineyards are located in Bolgheri, along the Tuscan coast. This privileged location benefits from a unique microclimate influenced by the Tyrrhenian Sea, with cooling maritime breezes moderating the warm summer temperatures. The diverse soil composition, ranging from clay to sandy areas, contributes to the wine's complexity.
Fun Facts
- The name "Le Serre Nuove" refers to the new hillside vineyards planted by the estate in the 1990s
- Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is considered one of Italy's most prestigious "Super Tuscan" producers
- The estate practices sustainable viticulture, including the use of natural fertilizers and cover crops
- Each vintage's label features artwork from a renowned contemporary artist as part of the estate's "Vendemmia d'Artista" project