Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2024 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 98/100

A blend of 44% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot, the Ornellaia 2023 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia shows a nicely concentrated appearance and balanced aromas from what was ultimately a very strong vintage. The 2023 growing season saw pressure from downy mildew, but steady coastal winds helped keep the fruit healthy. A dry August followed by a rain-free September allowed for even ripening on the estate's reddish sand and clay soils. Harvest was carefully timed to avoid the risk of over-ripeness, resulting in a wine with rich fruit, a velvety texture and impressive concentration. (The overripe fruit appears in the entry-level Le Volte dell'Ornellaia instead.) The tannins are refined and seamlessly integrated with no hard edges, while freshness on the finish balances the weight of fruit. Drink date: 2027-2045. (95 points Monica Larner,robertparker.com,Feb. 5, 2026) MINE: Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2023 melds crushed-flower perfume with ripe cherry compote, cedar spice and sweet-pipe-tobacco warmth, all framed by a silky, floral-kissed finish. A great pairing for prime rib or aged Gouda. NEW: Ornellaia's Le Serre Nuove comes from the same Bolgheri estate as its famous flagship, blending four Bordeaux grapes led by Merlot into something more approachable. Boysenberry and dark plum bring real concentration. Velvety tannin gives it a polished, integrated feel. Sandalwood surfaces late in the glass. A lamb tagine or roast rack of lamb would make a superb match. Having a famous older sibling could be a curse, but this bottling wears it well.

Food pairings: lamb tagine, roast rack of lamb, beef long ribs on the barbie.

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This Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2024 was reviewed on October 24, 2026 by Natalie MacLean

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