Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, 2020
Winery:
Ornellaia
A vinous bouquet, releasing a complexity of aromas ranging from ripe red fruits, to Mediterranean scrub, up to delicate notes of tobacco and spices. The mouthfeel is soft and silky, but at the same time supported by a lively acidity that gives us a crisp, persistent finish.
Region:
Italy, Tuscany
Ratings/Score/Awards:
93pts. Decanter; 92pts. Wine Enthusiast; 91pts. Jeb Dunnuck; 90pts. Wine Advocate
Varietal Composition:
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese
Fun Facts:
Ornellaia is an Italian wine producer in the Bolgheri DOC (Tuscany), and is highly regarded as a producer of Super Tuscan wine.
Technical Data:
Fermentation Mode:
The Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese grapes were fermented separately in small steel tanks to maintain their varietal characteristics intact.
Malolactic Fermentation:
Yes. The alcoholic fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation in steel tanks.
Maturation Mode & Time:
Aged for 10 months, partly in barrique and cement tanks, to obtain the perfect balance between tannic structure and an expression of fresh fruit.