Tuscany

2021 Le Volte dell' Ornellaia Toscana Rosso

Regular price: $54.00 /BTL
Recommend Retail Price: RRP $70.00
Recommend Retail Price: $70.00
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Few wineries in the world have a history as rich and influential as Ornellaia. Established by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, it was his bold response to the legendary Sassicaia crafted by his cousin, and Solaia from his brother’s Antinori estate. Aiming to push the boundaries of Italian winemaking, Ornellaia combined Old World heritage with a pioneering spirit, eventually catching the attention of Robert Mondavi, who saw its potential as a world-class producer.

Think of this as Super Tuscan style without the Super Tuscan price tag. A Merlot-dominant blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Montepulciano, it’s all about silky texture, dark fruit, and an irresistible freshness. James Suckling 92 point review calls it “firm and silky with bark, berry, chocolate, and light coffee aromas.” A fantastic entry into the world of Ornellaia, offering serious pedigree for a fraction of the price. These are wines that define Tuscany’s modern era, rare, sought after, and destined for the cellar. Secure your bottles before they all disappear.

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92 POINTS

James Suckling

A firm and silky wine with bark, berry, chocolate and light coffee aromas and flavors. Medium body. Creamy textured finish. Merlot with cabernet sauvignon and some montepulciano. Drinkable and fresh. Drink now. 92 points James Suckling

92 POINTS

Falstaff

Intense ruby red colour with a light brightening rim. On the nose discreet nuances of ripe sour cherry and plum compote, some savouriness and a touch of liquorice in the background. Well-balanced on the palate, with fine-grained tannins, approachable and with a long finish.

91 POINTS

Monica Larner - Wine Advocate

The Ornellaia 2021 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia offers bright and youthful fruit with dark cherry, cassis, spice and red rose. This wine is composed of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. You feel the acidity of the Italian grape and the rich fruit from the two French varietals. The wine is tonic and tight with mid-weight intensity. This is the entry-level red from one of Italy's most iconic estates. Drink 2023 - 2026. 91 points Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Jun 01, 2023)

Wine Enthusiast

The nose blends rich fruit notes of cherry, pomegranate, blood orange and raspberry with a woody, earthy, slightly herbal savoriness. The cherries and blood orange star on the palate, with the savory elements continuing to make themselves known before a closing kick of chili heat. Vibrant acidity bounces around chalky tannins.

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2021 Le Volte dell' Ornellaia Toscana Rosso

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