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Le Volte, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2016

RegionItaly
Subregion Italy > Tuscany
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot dominated

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Tasting Notes

Lots of big, dark fruit and a lack of water in the grapes define the unique personality of the 2017 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia. This is a highly extracted and succulent expression that delivers abundant fruit sweetness. The key to this vintage was waiting for proper ripeness, says estate manager and winemaker Axel Heinz. "The grapes continued to get smaller throughout the summer," he says. That lack of water resulted in very concentrated fruit, giving this entry-level wine a rich and modern feel as a result.

92
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, April 2019
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