Features
Name:
Le Serre Nuove Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC 2021
Terrain:
soils of heterogeneous nature of marine, alluvial and volcanic origin
Cellar
"Quality', 'absolute attention to detail', these are the cornerstones on which the company's philosophy is based. Every choice takes on extreme importance. No shortcuts are allowed at any stage of the production process: this is the only way to obtain the best grapes according to the climatic characteristics of each vintage.
During the harvesting phase, analyses and empirical tests make it possible to accurately select the bunches to be picked. Tasting the grapes makes it possible to best assess the ripeness of the tannins and the balance of the bunches, in order to determine the best time for harvesting and the winemaking technique for the grapes of each plot. The grapes undergo a double selection process: a first sorting table to check quality, then a second check to remove any residual vegetation.
The grapes of each cru ferment separately, as each base wine contributes to the creation of the final blend, by virtue of the specific conditions of the vineyard of origin: combination of soil, climatic exposure and of course type of vine. Only after a year of barrel ageing are the base wines blended in accordance with two main criteria: the expression of elegance inherent in the spirit of Ornellaia and the style of the vintage.
Description
Produced with the same passion and attention to detail reserved for Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a true 'second wine' of the estate. It is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, combining immediate pleasantness and taste-olfactory complexity with proven ageing potential.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Intense ruby red in colour, the nose offers fresh notes of ripe red fruits, accompanied by a lively balsamic vein with hints of cypress berries and eucalyptus. The sip is soft and silky. It fills the mouth with an elegant tannic texture and a savoury, beautifully persistent finish.
Storage time:
5-12 years
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel vats at temperatures between 26-30°C for a fortnight, followed by maceration for approximately 10-15 days. Malolactic fermentation began in the steel vats and was completed after transfer to barriques (25% new and 75% second passage).
Acknowledgements
2021 Robert Parker 93/100
2020 James Suckling 93/100
2018 James Suckling 95/100
2018 Robert Parker 93/100
2017 Wine Spectator 93/100
