LE SERRE NUOVE DELL'ORNELLAIA 2021- Bolgheri DOC Rosso - Tuscany, Italy
LE SERRE NUOVE DELL'ORNELLAIA - Bolgheri DOC Rosso - Tuscany, Italy
The product of a vintage that has proven to be high calibre and deeply satisfying, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2021 allows the tannin qualities and balanced concentration to shine through. The wine displays a bright ruby red with the usual purple highlights in the glass. Refreshing on the nose with pink pepper and cypress berries aromas, which are reminiscent of the Mediterranean shrub. On tasting, the wine is elegant with a lovely acidity and an enduring and savoury finish, which entices further enjoyment.
ITALY
Tuscany
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Accolades
Awards
Wine Spectator 93 Points
American wine lifestyle magazine and one of the top 3 in the USA, it offers wine ratings, interviews and wine news articles. Past wine critics include James Suckling.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 93 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
James Suckling 94 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Critique Review
“A firm and linear red with currant, berry, chocolate and cedar character. It’s medium- to full-bodied. Fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It’s tight and focused. Energetic and bright. 50% merlot and 28% cabernet sauvignon and the rest split equally between petit verdot and cabernet franc. Better after 2026”
94 pts, James Suckling
“The 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a nicely extracted and rich blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This vintage is very generous, even opulent, with dark fruit that is framed by exotic spice, baking chocolate and softly toasted tones from French oak. The wine ends on a creamy note with vanilla and cinnamon. The oak needs a few more years to integrate.”
93 pts, Robert ParkerWine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | ITALY |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Olga Fusari |
| Harvest method | Handpicked |
| Fermentation & maceration | Each variety and each parcel of land was vinified separately. The alcoholic fermentation took place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in concrete vats at temperatures between 22-28°C for two weeks, followed by maceration for a total of about 10-15 days. |
| Aging | Barrique aging for 15 months, of which 12 months of varietal aging before blending. An additional 6 months bottle aging. |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Density | Average 6,900 per ha |
| SKU | IT218-21 |
Vineyard Info
Having the sea so close has ensured the presence of clayey and sandy marls, while the erosion of the hills above the Estate has provided schists and shales, and iron-rich minerals. The heart of the Estate which descends from the Masseto vineyard towards the plains of Ornellaia along the Via Bolgherese, comprises two distinct geological zones: rounded pebbles with sandy mud and sand on higher ground; a sandy-clayey matrix with pebbles in the plain with bright red sands (the Sabbie della Val di Gori), thicker sand and fine gravels at the bottom of the terrain.
Reviews & Ratings
Awards
Wine Spectator 93 Points
American wine lifestyle magazine and one of the top 3 in the USA, it offers wine ratings, interviews and wine news articles. Past wine critics include James Suckling.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 93 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
James Suckling 94 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Critique Review
“A firm and linear red with currant, berry, chocolate and cedar character. It’s medium- to full-bodied. Fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It’s tight and focused. Energetic and bright. 50% merlot and 28% cabernet sauvignon and the rest split equally between petit verdot and cabernet franc. Better after 2026”
94 pts, James Suckling“The 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a nicely extracted and rich blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This vintage is very generous, even opulent, with dark fruit that is framed by exotic spice, baking chocolate and softly toasted tones from French oak. The wine ends on a creamy note with vanilla and cinnamon. The oak needs a few more years to integrate.”
93 pts, Robert Parker| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | ITALY |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Olga Fusari |
| Harvest method | Handpicked |
| Fermentation & maceration | Each variety and each parcel of land was vinified separately. The alcoholic fermentation took place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in concrete vats at temperatures between 22-28°C for two weeks, followed by maceration for a total of about 10-15 days. |
| Aging | Barrique aging for 15 months, of which 12 months of varietal aging before blending. An additional 6 months bottle aging. |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Density | Average 6,900 per ha |
| SKU | IT218-21 |
Having the sea so close has ensured the presence of clayey and sandy marls, while the erosion of the hills above the Estate has provided schists and shales, and iron-rich minerals. The heart of the Estate which descends from the Masseto vineyard towards the plains of Ornellaia along the Via Bolgherese, comprises two distinct geological zones: rounded pebbles with sandy mud and sand on higher ground; a sandy-clayey matrix with pebbles in the plain with bright red sands (the Sabbie della Val di Gori), thicker sand and fine gravels at the bottom of the terrain.
