Tenuta Dell’Ornellaia - Le Volte
90 points - The Wine Advocate
88 points - The Wine Advocate
Tenuta Dell’Ornellaia - Le Volte
90 points - The Wine Advocate
88 points - The Wine Advocate
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Subdued aromas of cassis and Mediterranean scrub emerge from the glass. The firm palate offers sour cherry, tangerine zest and tobacco alongside taut tannins.
Subdued aromas of cassis and Mediterranean scrub emerge from the glass. The firm palate offers sour cherry, tangerine zest and tobacco alongside taut tannins.
A blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, the Ornellaia 2020 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia shows medium darkness and texture followed by a very primary and fruit-forward bouquet. There is a generous display of cherry, cassis and wild plum. On second nose, this easy and straightforward Tuscan blend reveals hints of spice, cardamon and polished river stone. In a hot vintage like this, the wine comes together nicely and rather effortlessly.
The entry-level 2019 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia is mostly Merlot that is blended with Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. As the text on the back label suggests, the wine aims for a so-called Mediterranean flavor profile that presents the cherry softness of the Merlot against the spice of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the bramble or blue flowers of the Sangiovese. This wine also shows a specifically Italian side, thanks to that food-friendly freshness. I'm thinking pasta with a hearty meat ragù. This vintage is thinner and shorter than I would like to see, but the results are versatile and accessible nonetheless.
Type: |
Red |
Country: |
Italy |
Region: |
Tuscany |
Appellation: |
Toscana IGT |
Producer: |
Tenuta Dell’Ornellaia |
Grapes/Blend: |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot |
Serving temp: |
16° - 18° C |
ABV: |
13.5% |
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