Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked wild boar ragù, grilled ribeye steak, and aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
First released in 1997, Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia serves as the highly acclaimed second wine of the legendary Ornellaia estate, located in the sun-drenched coastal amphitheater of Bolgheri, Tuscany. Born from the estate's younger vineyards and crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail as the grand vin, it is a classic Bolgheri Rosso blend typically dominated by Merlot, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The terroir of Bolgheri, characterized by maritime breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea and a complex mosaic of alluvial, volcanic, and clay-rich soils, imparts a lush, velvety texture and vibrant Mediterranean character to the wine. Aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barriques, Le Serre Nuove beautifully balances the structure and elegance of a Bordeaux-style blend with the warm, generous soul of the Tuscan coast, offering an accessible yet sophisticated window into the pedigree of one of Italy's most prestigious estates.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori and now stewarded by the Frescobaldi family, Ornellaia is one of the world's most revered wine estates, nestled near the coastal village of Bolgheri in Tuscany. Embracing a philosophy dedicated to capturing the essence of its unique maritime terroir and diverse soils, the estate practices meticulous plot-by-plot viticulture and precision oak aging. Ornellaia is celebrated globally for its legendary flagship Super Tuscan red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, noted for its opulent complexity and ageworthy structure. Complementing the Grand Vin, the estate crafts acclaimed bottlings such as Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia, Le Volte, and the elegant white Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot