Le Volte dell'Ornellaia IGT Toscana - Tenuta dell'Ornelaia - 2018

150 cl

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Grape varieties: 70% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vinification:

The different grape varieties were fermented separately in small steel tanks in order to preserve their varietal characteristics. The alcoholic fermentation was followed by malolactic fermentation, again in steel tanks. Finally, the wine was aged for 10 months, partly in barriques used for Ornellaia and partly in cement tanks, to achieve a perfect balance between the tannic structure and the expression of fresh fruit.

Tasting note:

Ruby red in colour with violet reflections, Le Volte dell'Ornellaia 2018 is vinous on the nose: it exudes a complexity of aromas ranging from ripe red fruit to Mediterranean scrub and delicate notes of tobacco and spices. The entry into the mouth is soft and silky, but at the same time supported by a lively acidity that gives us a crisp and persistent finish.

Tenuta dell' Ornellaia:

Care at all levels: At Ornellaia, every single process in the vineyards, in the cellar and in the management of the winery is a question of the right instinct. Countless small details combine simplicity and perfection.

Detailed knowledge of the vines and their careful care form the basis of our approach to the estate's terroir. Ornellaia's vineyards consist of many small plots, each of which is cultivated individually in order to express its unique character in absolute harmony with the respective vintage.

Part of the Ornellaia area was once covered by the Mediterranean - sandy deposits, marl and marine fossils bear witness to this prehistoric era. At a slightly higher altitude, clay soils interspersed with limestone gravel of varying sizes come to light.

The soils of Ornellaia are of marine, alluvial and volcanic origin. Over time, man has been able to utilise their respective advantages better and better. The vineyards are divided into dozens of plots: Each of them is a microcosm with its own identity and form of expression. Mediterranean scrub flourishes around the vineyards.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the predominant grape varieties at the winery, followed by Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Viognier, Verdicchio and Vermentino are cultivated for the white wines. The rows of vines are predominantly south-west facing in order to make the most of the last rays of sunshine before it sets over the sea.