Peter Maude Fine Wines
2021, Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia, Toscana IGT Rosso
$54
The 2021 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia is a potent, brooding wine. Black cherry, gravel, dried herbs, chocolate, leather and tobacco are all amplified in this potent Maremma red. The 2021 is one of the richest Le Voltes I can remember tasting. 89 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2023).
The Ornellaia 2021 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia offers bright and youthful fruit with dark cherry, cassis, spice and red rose. This wine is composed of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. You feel the acidity of the Italian grape and the rich fruit from the two French varietals. The wine is tonic and tight with mid-weight intensity. This is the entry-level red from one of Italy's most iconic estates. 91 Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (2023).
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2029