Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, Toscana 2019

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2019 Le Volte dell’Ornellaia

The 2019 Le Volte dell’Ornellaia is the “third wine” from Tenuta dell’Ornellaia in Bolgheri, Tuscany—a highly regarded vintage that’s now approaching or at its peak drinking window. Quick profile Region: Toscana IGT (Bolgheri coast), Italy Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese (exact percentages vary by source; commonly cited as a Super Tuscan-style blend) ABV: 13.5% Maturation: 10 months, partly in used Ornellaia barriques and partly in concrete/cement tanks to balance structure and fresh fruit Style: Medium- to full-bodied, dry red with bold, structured tannins and vibrant acidity 2019 vintage character The 2019 growing season in Bolgheri was variable: a cool, wet spring delayed flowering, followed by a hot, dry summer with extended drought, then a cooling drop in late September that helped preserve freshness and aroma. Producer notes describe the 2019 Le Volte as having: Nose: Bright ruby-red colour; intense red-berry aromas with rose petals and herbal lift Palate: Full-bodied and enveloping, with dense but balanced tannins, vibrant acidity, and flavours of black cherry, raspberry, aniseed, violet, sage/rosemary, and black-pepper/clove spice Overall: Juicy, expressive, and approachable early, yet structured enough to age a few years Professional reviews cluster around 90–91 points, praising its purity, balance, and drinkability at this price tier for Ornellaia. If you’re opening a bottle now, a short decant (30–60 minutes) will help it open up.