Ornellaia Le Volte dell'Ornellaia 2020 1.5L Magnum

Ornellaia Le Volte dell'Ornellaia 2020 is an incredibly vibrant, expressive, and beautifully balanced Super Tuscan red wine that provides a highly approachable entry into the celebrated winemaking philosophy of the legendary Tenuta dell'Ornellaia estate. Sourced from choice vineyards along the sun-drenched Tuscan coast, this wine reflects the excellent conditions of the warm 2020 vintage. A thoughtful blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon, each variety was fermented separately in small steel vats to preserve its primary regional characteristics before undergoing malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged for 10 months in a combination of concrete tanks and seasoned French oak barriques previously used for the estate's flagship bottling. In the glass, it displays a bright, concentrated ruby-red color. The nose is highly complex, showing fragrant aromas of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and fresh dark plums, beautifully laced with notes of rose petals, Mediterranean scrub, sweet spices, and subtle chocolate. On the palate, this medium-to-full-bodied red is remarkably smooth and supple, integrating soft, velvety tannins with a lively line of food-friendly acidity that carries into a long, clean, and savory finish filled with spice and primary fruit.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with rustic pasta dishes topped with a savory wild boar ragù, grilled rosemary pork chops, or medium-aged Pecorino cheese.

93 Points - James Suckling

Attractive aromas of blue fruit with slate and black-licorice character. It’s full-bodied with juicy fruit and an orange-peel undertone. Wet earth, some fresh sage and rosemary, too. I like the Mediterranean flavors in this vintage.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Arom,as of pencil shavings, tree bark and soil open the nose of this blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, before blackberries, blueberries and wild herbs emerge. More berries and brambles show on the palate, with flavors of wild mint, pepper and dark chocolate. Elegant and satisfying.

90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

A blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, the Ornellaia 2020 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia shows medium darkness and texture followed by a very primary and fruit-forward bouquet. There is a generous display of cherry, cassis and wild plum. On second nose, this easy and straightforward Tuscan blend reveals hints of spice, cardamon and polished river stone. In a hot vintage like this, the wine comes together nicely and rather effortlessly.

90 Points - Wine Spectator

This balanced red is laced with black cherry, blackberry, violet and spice flavors. Concentrated and juicy, leaving a lining of dusty tannins on the long finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese.