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Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2024
Vintage
2024
Region
Tuscany
Country
Italy
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
49% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, 13% Cabernet Franc
ABV
14.5%
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian
Sustainability
Sustainable Certification
Ornellaia
Ornellaia is one of Bolgheri’s most important fine wine estates, established in 1981 on the Tuscan coast in Italy. Known for Ornellaia wine, Le Serre Nuove, Le Volte, Poggio alle Gazze and Ornellaia Bianco, the estate produces still red and white wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and selected white varieties. Ornellaia represents one of Italy’s most recognised premium wine names.
Read MoreViticulture
The Ornellaia estate lies in the foothills facing the Mediterranean coast near Bolgheri. Its hillside vineyards benefit from maritime breezes during summer, encouraging slow grape ripening and freshness, while the hills protect the vines from cold northern winds in winter. The soils, of marine and alluvial origin, form a varied mosaic of more than 70 plots, classified by soil type, exposure and variety. Average vine age is around 20 years for red varieties and 13 years for whites, with vineyard work carried out largely by hand.
Vinification
The grapes were hand-picked into 15kg baskets and selected by hand before and after destemming, with optical sorting used to refine berry selection. Each variety and parcel was vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation took place partly in stainless steel and partly in concrete vats at 22-26C for approximately 10 days, followed by a total maceration of around 10-15 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel. The wine aged for about 15 months in barriques, 30% new, with blending after 8 months, followed by 6 months in bottle.
2024
Tasting Note
The wine shows a deep red-purple hue, with the nose showing raspberries and redcurrants aromas, complemented by subtle floral and spiced notes. The palate is vibrant, dynamic, generous and juicy, with rich, elegant tannins and a plush texture. Full-bodied and expressive, the finish is aromatic, persistent and polished, with the structure to develop well over the next decade. A pleasurable and approachable wine that conveys the fresh, bright character of the 2024 vintage.
Food Pairing
Pair with roast beef, lamb shoulder, grilled steak, venison, mushroom ragu, aged cheeses, slow-cooked pork, aubergine parmigiana or rich tomato-based pasta.
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