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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2024 to 2034.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, graphite, violet, tobacco
Palate: dark plum, iron, espresso, wild herbs
Ornellaia's second wine, Merlot-led Bordeaux blend from younger Bolgheri vineyards.
What it pairs with
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Rib of beef, dry-aged
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Bolgheri structure for dry-aged beef. -
Beef short rib in red wine
Merlot plush texture for braised short rib. -
Hard cheese with truffle honey
Sweet umami and cedar.
How to serve Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rib of beef, dry-aged, Beef short rib in red wine, Hard cheese with truffle honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Le Serre Nuove launched 1997 as Ornellaia's second wine, a Merlot-led Bordeaux blend Bolgheri DOC.
- 1997: First vintage of Le Serre Nuove
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta dell'Ornellaia · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Cabernet Franc (15%), Petit Verdot (10%)
- Classification
- Bolgheri DOC
- Oak
- 14 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia
What does Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, graphite, violet, tobacco. On the palate, dark plum, iron, espresso, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Ornellaia's second wine, Merlot-led Bordeaux blend from younger Bolgheri vineyards.
When should I drink Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia?
Rib of beef, dry-aged is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef short rib in red wine and Hard cheese with truffle honey. Bolgheri structure for dry-aged beef.
What grapes are in Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia?
The blend is Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Cabernet Franc (15%), Petit Verdot (10%). The wine is classified as Bolgheri DOC.
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