Le Serre Nuove dell' Ornellaia 2013

Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is a true “second vin”. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia combines generosity and depth of flavour with an engaging and vibrant personality.The appearance of dark purple shows already the density of this still relatively young wine. Harvesting took place by hand in 15 kg boxes, and the grapes were graded and selected by hand on a double sorting table, before and after de-stemming, and finally soft-pressed. Each variety and each parcel was vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel, at temperatures of between 26° and 30°C for two weeks followed by maceration for a total of around 10-15 days. Malolactic fermentation was started in stainless steel, and completed after transfer to barrels (25% new and 75% a year old). The wine remained in Ornellaia’s temperature-controlled cellar for a further 15 months. It was assembled after the first 12 months and then reintroduced in the barrels for a further 3 months. After bottling, it was aged for an additional six months prior to release. Hints of animal and tabacco with plum and this already rich fat taste is simply incredible. The wine shows already so much personality and depth. Full bodies and ready to rock and roll in a few more years. Right now it is the king in the licuorish kingdom. A medium long finish reminds you that another sip is due so  get at it. Serve this not too warm and decant 1 hours atleast in advance. Magic!