2022 Le Serre Nuove Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Tuscany 0.75l

2022 Le Serre Nuove Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Tuscany
local wine

Origin:

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia was founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori in Castagneto Carducci and is now one of the most renowned wineries in Tuscany. The 97 hectares of vineyards are located on gentle hills around Bolgheri , a region characterized by maritime winds, intense sunshine, and diverse soils. Since 2005, the estate has belonged to the Frescobaldi family, who, together with winemaker Axel Heinz, have further expanded its international reputation. With Le Serre Nuove, the winery presents its "Second Vin " - produced from the younger vines that later go into the legendary Ornellaia. It is therefore far more than a second wine: a distinctive Bolgheri Rosso that bears the house's signature in a youthful form.

Expansion:

The 2022 cuvée consists of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc . After careful hand-harvesting, the individual batches were vinified separately. The wine was aged for 15 months in French barriques , 25% of which were new oak, followed by six months in bottle . The wine combines concentration and structure with elegance and enjoyment.

Aroma & Taste:

The 2022 Le Serre Nuove displays intense, dark fruit —ripe cherries, blackberries, and plums—underscored by delicate herbal and tobacco notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and smooth , supported by velvety tannins that are accessible even at a young age . Notes of licorice, cocoa, and Mediterranean herbs add additional depth. Despite its power, the structure remains balanced, with acidity providing freshness and length. A wine of impressive balance that clearly demonstrates the Ornellaia DNA .

Food recommendation:

This Bolgheri Rosso pairs perfectly with braised beef , herb-roasted lamb , or game dishes . It also excels with mature hard cheeses or pasta with Bolognese ragù . A wine equally suited to fine dining and long cellar aging.

Special features of the 2022 vintage in Tuscany:

The 2022 vintage was characterized by a hot, dry summer , which reduced yields but produced highly concentrated grapes. Rainfall in late July provided relief and facilitated good physiological ripeness. The wines are therefore powerful, dense, and aromatically concentrated , with a slightly higher alcohol content, yet structured and balanced. For Bolgheri, 2022 is considered a very good vintage, with wines of depth, elegance, and great potential.

Conclusion:

The 2022 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a prime example of the quality of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia: concentrated, elegant, and reliably high-quality . As Ornellaia's second wine, it is distinctive enough to delight connoisseurs and explorers alike, yet it is an ideal introduction to the world of one of Italy's most famous wineries. Its character combines the youthfulness of the vines with the radiance of the house – an authentic Bolgheri that is already a delight now and will only gain depth in the years to come.