Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2021 6L Methuselah

Crafted in the famed Bolgheri appellation on the Tuscan coast, Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is the second wine of the iconic estate Ornellaia. The benchmark 2021 vintage—celebrated for its exceptional balance and richness—is a masterfully composed Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. It opens with vibrant aromas of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, cassis, cedar, tobacco leaf, and refined oak spice. The palate is full-bodied, opulent, and impeccably structured, offering silky tannins, bright acidity, and a lingering, luxurious finish.

Food Pairing: Serve at room temperature; pairs exquisitely with Florentine T-bone steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina), braised venison, roasted lamb chops, rich wild boar ragù, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
This is one of the great vintages for this cuvée and would be a wine for lovers of Bordeaux. The 2021 Le Serre Nuove Dell'Ornellaia sports a saturated red hue and opens to a great layered and harmonious nose, with aromas of kirsch, leather, fresh Mediterranean herbs, and crushed flowers that all resonate together with wonderful purity and depth. It’s open and generous on the palate, with refined, polished tannins, outstanding length, and refreshing acidity that’s seamlessly woven into the wine. Boy, is this hard to resist now and is a truly stunning wine from recently departed winemaker Olga Fusari. Bravo. Stash as much of this as you can away – it’s one for the ages. A great feather in the cap for Axel Heinz as well, it can only increase anticipation of the house’s top label for next year. Bravo tutti.

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
On the nose, hot, meaty, umami aromas hold court, but dark fruit and a sanguine, tangy metallic component prevent those notes of smoke, pepper and tar from becoming overpowering. Undertones of vanilla and chocolate lift the fruit on the palate, but unyielding tannins and energetic acid ensure the spicy earthiness endures.

94 Points - James Suckling
A firm and linear red with currant, berry, chocolate and cedar character. It’s medium- to full-bodied. Fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It’s tight and focused. Energetic and bright. 50% merlot and 28% cabernet sauvignon and the rest split equally between petit verdot and cabernet franc. Better after 2026.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a nicely extracted and rich blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This vintage is very generous, even opulent, with dark fruit that is framed by exotic spice, baking chocolate and softly toasted tones from French oak. The wine ends on a creamy note with vanilla and cinnamon. The oak needs a few more years to integrate.

93 Points - Wine Spectator
A polished red, complex and perfumed, featuring black currant, blackberry, plum, violet and iron aromas and flavors. Builds nicely, showing off its poise and releasing the dense tannins at the end. This should evolve well. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2040. 3,252 cases imported.