Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove Bolgheri 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ornellaia
Label Name:
 
Le Serre Nuove Bolgheri
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Bolgheri DOC, Tuscany.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 44%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Cabernet Franc 13%, Petit Verdot 13%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93 pts; James Suckling 93 pts; praise from Jeb Dunnuck and multiple merchants/review aggregators noting scores in the low-to-mid 90s

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with purple highlights; ripe red and black fruit (cherry, plum), cedar, baking spice and dark chocolate notes; velvety, rounded palate with polished tannins and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised short ribs, aged Pecorino; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (beef bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Estate fruit fermented and aged in French barriques (approx. 12 months), wines assembled and returned to oak for further ageing (about 3 months) prior to bottling.

Vineyard Info
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia — iconic Bolgheri estate; Le Serre Nuove is the estate’s second wine, designed to mirror Ornellaia’s style with more immediate approachability.