LiQuery - Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia 2018

LE SERRE NUOVE DELL'ORNELLAIA 2018

Item:	606194
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2018 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2020-12-12
Producer:	Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia
Location:	Italy - Tuscany
Price:	$74.95 Price History
Style:	Red Wine Medium-bodied & Fruity
Alcohol:	12.5%
Varietal:	Merlot Blend
Sugar Code:	XD (2 g/L)
Rating:	90
Total Inventory:	77 vs. on
Cellar:	2025

Description
Sometimes 'super' runs in the family. Le Serre Nuove is the little sibling of the famous Supertuscan Ornellaia, and is a powerhouse in its own right. It's a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grown in Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's younger vineyards. Expect a rich tapestry of fresh currants, dark cherry, meat, vanilla, chocolate and woodsmoke. Savour over the next 10-12 years with red meats and black truffles.

Description

Sometimes 'super' runs in the family. Le Serre Nuove is the little sibling of the famous Supertuscan Ornellaia, and is a powerhouse in its own right. It's a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grown in Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's younger vineyards. Expect a rich tapestry of fresh currants, dark cherry, meat, vanilla, chocolate and woodsmoke. Savour over the next 10-12 years with red meats and black truffles.

Tasting Notes
The 2018 Le Serre Nuove shows the restrained style of the year in its nuanced personality. Sweet floral and spice notes add perfume to this super-expressive Serre Nuove. Dark red cherry, plum, rose petal, mint and mocha are nicely delineated throughout. In some recent vintages, Serre Nuove has leaned towards the more exuberant side of things. I have to say, I like this more moderate expression very much. The 2018 is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. Score - 90-92. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, March 2020)

Tasting Notes