“Le Volte dell’Ornellaia” Rosso Toscana IGT 2023

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

09282523 · 0,75 l · 30,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In Bolgheri, less than four kilometres from the Mediterranean, lies the "El Dorado" of Italian viticulture that the legendary Oenologist André Tchelistcheff once visionarily recognised. Here, on the volcanic soils between the old cypress avenue and the Tuscan coast, Le Volte is the accessible calling card of a winery whose name stands for uncompromising quality worldwide. The 2023 vintage presented itself as an almost ideal interplay of Mediterranean conditions: Sunny days, cool nights and precisely dosed rainfall formed grapes of perfect physiological ripeness with a lively freshness. The cuvée of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot is vinified separately in small steel tanks in order to preserve its individual characteristics. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for ten months, partly in used Ornellaia barriques and partly in concrete tanks – a deliberate balance between structure and fruit expression.

Bright ruby red with violet reflections. The nose opens with ripe blueberry and blackberry aromas, interspersed with candied floral notes, crushed raspberries and a hint of mineral stoniness. A generous, inviting texture unfolds on the palate: juicy dark fruit meets silky tannins and lively freshness, accentuated by subtle hints of tobacco, cedar and dried herbs. The finish combines elegance with remarkable length – a wine that bears Ornellaia's signature and at the same time embodies pure drinking pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense ruby red with violet reflections. Intense nose of Amarena cherries with ripe plums, some cinnamon and cranberries. Fresh on the palate, medium-bodied, with fine tannins and good drinking flow, balanced, medium finish." Falstaff

"A fruit-forward wine with aromas of ripe, jammy plums balanced by floral notes. Juicy and light-bodied, it shows an easy-drinking style with light tannins, crisp acidity and good balance." James Suckling

"Notes of cherries, blackcurrants, wild herbs, earth and smoke adorn this juicy red wine. Balanced, with a firm grip of tannins on the smoky finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2023 Le Volte matured partly in used Ornellaia barriques and partly in concrete. It has seductive aromas of dark cherry compote and raspberry coulis with a hint of balsamic herbs. On the palate, it shows good fruit concentration and a silky drinking flow, with crisp dark berries and a hint of raspberry coulis. The whole is rounded off with fresh acidity and an airy finish." Decanter