Le Volte Jeroboam Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2023
"Le Volte" Jeroboam from Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is a red wine from Tuscany, soft and round, made from Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon and matured for 10 months in third passage barriques and in cement tanks. On the nose, it exudes aromas of berries, rose, and black pepper, while on the palate it is full and velvety with a nice fresh and savory development on the finish. An elegant format for a famous and great red wine!
"Le Volte" is the youngest and most fragrant wine produced by the renowned Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, celebrated in the prestigious Jeroboam format of 3 liters. It is a red wine that originates in Bolgheri, within the wonderful natural setting of the Tuscan Coast, between the sea and the first hills of the inland. It is a wine with a classic face, inspired by the traditional Bordeaux blend model, adapted to Tuscan traditions. It is made with a balanced blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon, which offers fragrant fruity aromas, enriched by floral hints and spicy memories.
The wine "Le Volte" in Jeroboam version is produced by one of the most prestigious names in Italian wine. The Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is located in Bolgheri and has significantly contributed to the success of this corner of Tuscany with its wines. The winery was established in the 1980s but quickly established itself as one of the excellences of the territory, thanks to its ability to best interpret the character of Bolgheri and enhance its best expressive qualities.Neglected for a long time because they were not suitable for Sangiovese, the lands of the Etruscan Coast have proven to be perfect for the cultivation of the most famous international grape varieties. In the range of the winery, "Le Volte" represents the ideal label to approach the Bolgheri territory, before moving on to the more prestigious labels: "Le Serre Nuove" and "Ornellaia".
Jeroboam "Le Volte" Ornellaia is a Tuscan wine that draws inspiration from the most famous international models, particularly the great wines of Bordeaux. The Merlot provides the blend with fruity softness, the Sangiovese gives character and elegance, and the Cabernet Sauvignon adds aromatic richness and structure. The grapes are vinified separately according to their different ripening times, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Before being bottled, the wine rests for at least 10 months, partly in third-passage barriques and partly in stainless steel tanks. The wine presents itself in the glass with a ruby red color. The bouquet offers notes of smallberries, cherry, red berry fruit, and delicate spicy notes. The sip is smooth and harmonious, with rich aromas and velvety tannins. The finish is persistent, with a fresh and slightly savory closure.