Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2020
Product Information
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Grape Variety 44% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 13% Petit Verdot
Vintage 2020
ABV 14.5%
Crafted with the same passion and meticulous care as the prestigious Ornellaia estate, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2020 is a true second label wine offering exceptional quality. This elegant Tuscan red wine is a refined blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, delivering an enticing balance of immediate fruit-forward appeal and complex, layered aromas with outstanding aging potential.
2020 Growing Season Insights:
The 2020 vintage benefitted from a mild winter, a warm spring, and a balanced growing season. Early frost risks were avoided, while a dry, hot summer brought optimal grape ripening. Late summer rains and cooler nights perfectly preserved freshness, especially in the Merlot grapes. Harvesting began mid-September and was carefully timed to capture peak ripeness and fruitiness across all grape varieties.
Vinification and Ageing Process:
Grapes are handpicked and undergo a rigorous double sorting process before soft pressing. Utilizing advanced optical sorting technology, each grape variety and vineyard parcel is fermented separately in stainless steel and concrete vats at controlled temperatures for 2 weeks, followed by 10-15 days maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel before aging 15 months in French oak barriques (25% new, 75% second use). After blending, the wine matures for an additional 3 months in barrels and 6 months in bottles before release, ensuring refined complexity and balance.
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes:
Comprising 44% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 13% Petit Verdot, this vintage reveals a deep ruby red colour with vibrant purple highlights. The bouquet is rich and generous, dominated by ripe red fruit scents. On the palate, it is smooth, rounded, and full-bodied, showcasing an exquisite harmony between structure, richness, and elegance. (14.5% alcohol by volume) — Olga Fusari, Winemaker
Ornellaia – Iconic Bolgheri Estate Celebrating Mediterranean Terroir and Excellence
Since its founding in 1981, Ornellaia has been a beacon of excellence on the Tuscan coast near Bolgheri, pioneering the emergence of this young yet world-renowned wine region. Revered globally, Ornellaia has shaped the landscape of Super Tuscan wines, producing vintages that capture the essence of Mediterranean elegance and coastal sophistication.
Situated in the rolling foothills just kilometres from the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, Ornellaia’s vineyards benefit from a rare maritime microclimate. Summer sea breezes gently cool the grapes, while the protective hills shield them from harsh northern winds in winter, creating an ideal environment for producing wines of extraordinary finesse and balance.
The estate’s unique terroir, a complex mosaic of marine, alluvial, and volcanic soils, nurtures the full expression of both red and white varietals. The estate’s flagship Bordeaux-style red blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, creating the legendary Ornellaia reds celebrated worldwide. Meanwhile, limited production whites, crafted from Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, and Viognier, deliver rare elegance, alongside the ultra-premium sweet Petit Manseng-based Ornus dell’Ornellaia.
At the heart of Ornellaia’s philosophy lies a deep commitment to sustainable viticulture, fostering economic longevity, enhancing the landscape, and honouring the historical, cultural, and ecological heritage of Bolgheri. Every bottle is a tribute to this harmonious balance between nature, tradition, and innovation.
