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Le Volte dell'Ornellaia 2012 75cl

IGT | Tuscany | Italy
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90 Robert Parker
The 2012 Le Volte is 50% Merlot with 30% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a lovely personification of Tuscan ideals that is redolent of red cherry, Mediterranean herb, black pepper and tilled earth. Dusty mineral nuances give the wine sharpness and definition. The tannins are silky and dry.
87 Wine Spectator
The cherry core is accented by herb, leather and earth flavors, all married to a moderately firm structure. Straightforward and rustic. Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2015 through 2021. 7,000 cases imported. –BS
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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
From its position on the hillside close to Bolgheri, the Ornellaia Estate lies hidden amongst the foothills of the Mediterranean coast. The cool sea breezes caress the vineyards and its surrounding olive groves throughout the summer months, while instead, during the winter, the hills provide protection from the cold northern winds. Ornellaia believes that their wines should be produced to illustrate the truest expression of their original terroir. The diversity of the estate’s soils – marine, alluvial and volcanic – coupled with the maritime climate, create an environment in which red and white varietals flourish. The myriad of vineyard plots fit into this untouched landscape like a mosaic, creating a unique expression of beauty, complexity and elegance. However, experience, skill and determination of the Ornellaia team also plays a major role in enhancing the quality and reputation of Ornellaia. For it is the estate itself that provides a continual source of inspiration, suggesting exclusive and exciting ways to capture the property’s natural generosity.