“Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia” Bolgheri DOC 2022

Ornellaia | Tuscany
Ornellaia S.r.l. | Loc. Ornellaia 191 | IT 57022 Castagneto Carducci

09282122 · 0,75 l · 92,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping7 units available

Le Serre Nuove is much more than a "second wine" – it is Ornellaia's proud ambassador and often the best indicator of what to expect from the legendary flagship. Made from the same grape varieties, under the same skies and with the same philosophy, it has the remarkable ability to predict the personality of the great Ornellaia. The 2022 vintage presents itself as a masterful composition of 54% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. This classic Bordeaux blend comes predominantly from the estate's younger vineyards and is treated with the same meticulous care as its big brother. Each parcel is vinified separately before the final assemblage takes place after twelve months.

Deep purple-red in the glass with violet reflections. The nose reveals intense aromas of cassis and dark cherries, accompanied by graphite, cedar and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is a balanced wine with velvety tannins and lively freshness, which has retained its characteristic elegance despite the warm weather of the vintage. Le Serre Nuove impressively proves why it is considered Ornellaia's best value. It combines the complexity of a great Bolgheri with the accessibility of a wine that is already enjoyable in its youth, but has the potential for years of positive development. SUPERIORE.DE

"Despite the sunny character of the vintage, Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2022 is an expression of great elegance and freshness. The wine has a purple-red colour of great intensity and the nose exudes aromas of ripe black fruit, spices and lightly toasted wood. On the palate, it opens with a juicy, full-bodied attack and progresses on a rich tannin structure with beautiful density. The finish is soft and very long-lasting. Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is already a pleasure to drink. It will reach its perfect maturity in ten years." Marco Balsimelli, Direktor

"The high proportion of Merlot is evident in the clearly red-blue coloured fruit with delicately gelled berry fruits, earthy mineral and chocolate notes, then also spicy cedar and a touch of cloves. In the mouth, it is melting with good fruit fullness and structure, but then also linear with spicy-balsamic elements in the long final." Weinwisser

"Rich, impenetrable, dark shiny ruby colour. Fine bouquet, subtle notes of blackcurrant, followed by mocha and cocoa. Impressive and delicate on the palate, elegant and expansive, well-integrated wood, finely meshed tannins, animating to drink, retronasal herbal spice and a long-lasting finish with a fine tannin structure." Falstaff

"The 2022 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is everything a second wine should be. Open and racy, the 2022 caresses the palate with juicy red fruits. Floral and spicy notes with a hint of blood orange open up the wine on the mid-palate and finish. Soft, silky tannins round off the whole. This stylish red wine from Ornellaia is a real eye-catcher." Vinous

"A soft red wine that produces aromas and flavours of cedar, plums, blackcurrants, blackberries, vanilla and resin. Broad and dense, with accents of leather, earth and tobacco on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"This vintage is structured and rich with sweet tannins and a smooth texture. This hot vintage certainly brings more fruit weight, but the wine remains fresh and well balanced overall." Wine Advocate

"The brightness and purity of the fruit is so beautiful here, showing flowers and redcurrants. Very aromatic. Lots of finesse and focus on the medium-bodied palate with super-fine tannins and a lovely finish. Lively. Why wait for this?" James Suckling