2017 LE VOLTE TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA - 3x150cl

Tasting Notes

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  Goedhuis, April 2020

  The “second wine” of the celebrated Tenuta dell’Ornellaia in Bolgheri. Le Volte offers a taste of the Super Tuscan at a fraction of the price. Approachable in its youth, it marries the local Sangiovese with classic Bordeaux varieties. The 2017 is succulent and fruit-forward, with fantastic aromas of bitter cherries and spices. A crisp acidity complements the dark black fruit and rich tannic core. Wonderful.

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  Wine Advocate, April 2019,
  Score: 92

  Lots of big, dark fruit and a lack of water in the grapes define the unique personality of the 2017 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia. This is a highly extracted and succulent expression that delivers abundant fruit sweetness. The key to this vintage was waiting for proper ripeness, says estate manager and winemaker Axel Heinz. "The grapes continued to get smaller throughout the summer," he says. That lack of water resulted in very concentrated fruit, giving this entry-level wine a rich and modern feel as a result.

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  Producer Note, April 2019

  Son of a particularly hot, dry year, Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2017 is characterised by its usual deep ruby red colour. A pleasant bouquet of ripe red fruits and spices is sustained on the palate by crisp acidity and an open, enveloping tannic structure. Olga Fusari, Winemaker

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Ornellaia

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is at the centre of the family of Super Tuscans. The established was in 1981 near the village of Bolgheri by Ludovico Antinori to rival his cousin's Sassicaia. This special area of the Tuscan coastline has the perfect maritime climate for growing Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The Masseto is made from 100% Merlot, and its silky smoothness have marked it out as a modern classic.