Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Bolgheri Le Serre Nuove 2021
Price: $84.99
Sale Price: $67.99
| Producer | Tenuta dell'Ornellaia |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Tuscany |
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| Varietal | Proprietary Red |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 07931 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Time to sit up and take notice of the famed Ornellaia’s second wine, le Serre Nuove. The flagship Ornellaia bottling is legendary as one of the first “Super Tuscans”, with outstanding ratings, and a price to match. Le Serre Nuove is a true “second wine”: the grapes come from the same vineyards, and the winemaking is identical. Historically, it was made from younger vines that didn’t offer the depth and complexity essential for inclusion in the flagship bottling. Initially, le Serre Nuove, while tasty, didn’t come close the level of 1st “growth.” Makes sense, considering the young vines. But the oldest vines are approaching 40 years now… and the “young vines” really aren’t so young anymore, so…
Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points
"This is one of the great vintages for this cuvée and would be a wine for lovers of Bordeaux. The 2021 Le Serre Nuove Dell'Ornellaia sports a saturated red hue and opens to a great layered and harmonious nose, with aromas of kirsch, leather, fresh Mediterranean herbs, and crushed flowers that all resonate together with wonderful purity and depth. It’s open and generous on the palate, with refined, polished tannins, outstanding length, and refreshing acidity that’s seamlessly woven into the wine. Boy, is this hard to resist now and is a truly stunning wine from recently departed winemaker Olga Fusari. Bravo. Stash as much of this as you can away – it’s one for the ages. A great feather in the cap for Axel Heinz as well, it can only increase anticipation of the house’s top label for next year. Bravo tutti." -JD
Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points
"On the nose, hot, meaty, umami aromas hold court, but dark fruit and a sanguine, tangy metallic component prevent those notes of smoke, pepper and tar from becoming overpowering. Undertones of vanilla and chocolate lift the fruit on the palate, but unyielding tannins and energetic acid ensure the spicy earthiness endures." -WE
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
"A polished red, complex and perfumed, featuring black currant, blackberry, plum, violet and iron aromas and flavors. Builds nicely, showing off its poise and releasing the dense tannins at the end. This should evolve well. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2040. 3,252 cases imported." -WS
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
"The 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a nicely extracted and rich blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This vintage is very generous, even opulent, with dark fruit that is framed by exotic spice, baking chocolate and softly toasted tones from French oak. The wine ends on a creamy note with vanilla and cinnamon. The oak needs a few more years to integrate." -WA
James Suckling
"A firm and linear red with currant, berry, chocolate and cedar character. It’s medium- to full-bodied. Fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It’s tight and focused. Energetic and bright. 50% merlot and 28% cabernet sauvignon and the rest split equally between petit verdot and cabernet franc. Better after 2026."- JS
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