Producer Notes
Founded in the mid-1980’s, Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia, started by producing a Bordeaux blend that focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with occasional additions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The vineyard that produces Ornellaia borders that of its famous Super Tuscan neighbour, Sassicaia in the Maremma district on the coast of Tuscany. The combination of the maritime climate and the Bordeaux grapes make this a fairly major wine and one that should be given at least 10-15 years of bottle age depending on the vintage.
Tenutta Dell’ Ornellaia also produce a second wine from the Ornellaia grapes called Le Serre Nuove, as well as Le Volte a Sangiovese blend. They also own the highly regarded Masseto vineyard.
Vintage Notes
2012 was a good vintage in Bolgheri DOC
2012 was an above average vintage in Tuscany
Other 2012 Bolgheri DOC
Other vintages of Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove
Other wines from Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia
1997 Ornellaia: £390
2009 Ornellaia (150cl): £520
2009 Ornellaia: £245
2010 Ornellaia (150cl): £785
2012 Ornellaia: £185
2013 Ornellaia: £220
2016 Ornellaia: £280
2020 Ornellaia: £200
2021 Le Volte: £25
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