Le Volte di Ornellaia 2010 @ An Exactingly Created Blend

Le Volte Di Ornellaia, a red from the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, combines opulence and generosity with intensity and complexity.Indeed, the softness of Merlot, which with the 2010 vintage has become Le Volte di Ornellaia's backbone, couples perfectly with the structure and intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon. Joining these two noble French varietals is a splendid Tuscan Sangiovese that contributes its liveliness of character to the wine. The result, especially in the 2010 vintage, which will be remembered for being one of the latest ever, is a wine of great personality that displays all the integrity and the style of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia. "After 18 months form the harvest, Le Volte dell'Ornellaia is soft in the glass, with great aromatic freshness, spicy accents, and considerable length. With every passing year it becomes more of an expression of the Tenuta, and it's nice to think that it provides a perfect opportunity to meet all those who would like to approach the world of Ornellaia." says Axel Heinz, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's Winemaker and Director of Production.

 The harvest of Le Volte dell'Ornellaia took place between mid September and October 12 2010, under clear sunlit skies that allowed the grapes to ripen perfectly. In general, cool temperatures allowed excellent development of the grapes' aromatic compounds, which translated into extremely fresh floral and fruity notes. After vinification, Le Volte dell'Ornellaia aged for 10 months in barriques previously used for Ornellaia.