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94
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92
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Vinous
Red
Classification
Cabernet Blend
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Italy
Country
Tuscany, Bolgheri
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"The Ornellaia 2022 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc that saw 15 months in barrique with one-third new oak. Following in the general Ornellaia philosophy, the team has been leaning off long maceration times for more delicate extraction. Blending for this wine usually occurs 12 months after fermentation. This vintage is structured and rich with sweet tannins and a supple texture. This hot vintage brings more fruit weight for sure, but the wine remains fresh and well balanced overall. The 2022 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is coming to market in March 2025, but the 2022 Masseto will not be released until September 2025. Today, Ornellaia counts 134 hectares of vines, including 11 hectares in Castagneto Carducci (with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Vermentino) that were added in 2022. Masseto covers 11 hectares of vines surrounded by forests. I tasted these wines with proprietor Lamberto Frescobaldi at the estate. We were joined by the new Director of Production Marco Balsimelli, who worked in Bordeaux at the Laboratoire Oenologique Boissenot for 18 years before returning to his native Italy. He is joined by Ornellaia Winemaker Denise Cosentino and Vineyard Manager Giuliano Tarchi. - Monica Larner (Published: Feb 14, 2025)"
- The Wine Advocate
92 / 100
"The 2022 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is everything a second wine should be. Open-knit and racy, the 2022 caresses the palate with succulent red fruit. Floral and spice notes with a kick of blood orange open the wine nicely on the mid-palate and into the finish. Soft, silky tannins wrap it all together. This stylish red from Ornellaia is ready to go. Drinking window: 2024 - 2032 - Antonio Galloni, (Published December 2024)"
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Tasting Notes
Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2022 comes from the esteemed Tenuta dell'Ornellaia estate in Bolgheri, Tuscany, which has earned international acclaim since its founding in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori. Known for its exceptional Bordeaux-style blends, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia produces wines of remarkable depth and complexity, and Le Serre Nuove is no exception. As the estate's second wine, Le Serre Nuove is crafted with the same attention to detail and meticulous vineyard practices, showcasing the richness and elegance of Bolgheri's terroir. The 2022 vintage blends Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, resulting in a wine that offers vibrant dark fruit, smooth tannins, and excellent structure—an ideal choice for those seeking a more accessible yet refined expression of this prestigious estate’s style.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity