2017 Le Serre Nuove dell`Ornellaia
Secondary Description
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Producer
Origin
Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy, ITALY
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Merlot
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
14.5%
Score
16 points, Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com, September 2019
92 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Mar 2020
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Media Reviews
Jancis Robinson MW
54% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. 300,000 bottles produced. Max 15 months in barrel with 25% new Caucasian oak. Debut vintage was 1997. To be released at the end of September. Made in the hottest, earliest vintage – certainly since 2005 (Axel Heinz’s time).
Aromatic and lively. Juicy and low tannin. A little bit inky on the end – definitely needs food – but bright and breezy. Easy peasy. 16 points
Antonio Galloni
The 2017 Le Serre Nuove dell`Ornellaia is plump, juicy and so seductive, with pretty floral and savory top notes that add a touch of freshness to balance things out. Medium in body and wonderfully inviting, Le Serre Nuove also has quite a bit of energy for the year. The Merlot was picked starting on August 24, which is very early, even within the context of modern-day warm vintages. Sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, licorice and mint nuances linger in the glass. This is such a pretty wine. Drink 2022-2032 92 points