Le Volte 2018 Ornellaia, IGT Toscana

Le Volte dell’Ornellaia combines a Mediterranean expression of generosity with structure and complexity, reflecting the philosophy of Ornellaia.

In 2018 the harvest began on the 29th of August with Merlot continuing through until the 8th of October in hot weather but cool night kept the grapes in balance.

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese, grapes were fermented separately in small steel tanks to maintain their varietal character. The alcoholic fermentation was followed by malolactic fermentation, again in steel tanks. The wine was then aged for 10 months, partly in barrique used for Ornellaia and partly in cement tanks, to obtain the perfect balance between tannic structure and an expression of fresh fruit

James Suckling scored this 93 points saying "There’s purity of fruit here with crushed plums, flowers, fresh sage and rosemary on both the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied, yet soft and pretty at the finish. Very drinkable now."