Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2022 1.5L Magnum

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 - James Suckling
The brightness and purity of fruit is so beautiful here, showing flowers and currants. Very aromatic. Lots of finesse and focus on the medium-bodied palate with super-fine tannins and a lovely finish.

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
The nose is both savory and floral, with aromas of violets, crushed rose petals, fresh brewed coffee, top soil, mixed herbs and figs. The palate has the tangy richness of black cherries, black figs and dark chocolate, but a current of mint, saltwater and licorice creates a very fresh, vibrant overall feel.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Ornellaia 2022 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc that saw 15 months in barrique with one-third new oak. Following in the general Ornellaia philosophy, the team has been leaning off long maceration times for more delicate extraction. Blending for this wine usually occurs 12 months after fermentation. This vintage is structured and rich with sweet tannins and a supple texture. This hot vintage brings more fruit weight for sure, but the wine remains fresh and well balanced overall.

93 Points - Decanter
Merlot-dominant Serre Nuove is deeper, earthier and spicier in aroma compared to Le Volte. It has cool, balsamic herb edges with a concentration of chocolatey dark berries at the core; a finessed style that impresses. The tannins are fine and slightly grainy and grippy, and the acidity rings out. A wine of sapidity and freshness, this is a delightful option for drinking in the near- to mid-term.

93 Points - Wine Spectator
A smooth red, this evokes cedar, plum, black currant, blackberry, vanilla and resin aromas and flavors. Broad and dense, with accents of leather, earth and tobacco on the long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon.

92 Points - Vinous
The 2022 Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is everything a second wine should be. Open-knit and racy, the 2022 caresses the palate with succulent red fruit. Floral and spice notes with a kick of blood orange open the wine nicely on the mid-palate and into the finish. Soft, silky tannins wrap it all together. This stylish red from Ornellaia is ready to go.