First Release: Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2024

The second wine of Ornellaia, but very much a serious Bolgheri wine in its own right. The 2024 blends merlot, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and cabernet franc, with dark cherry and cassis fruit, spice, a little liquorice and a savoury balsamic note. Full-bodied, with ripe, fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness balancing the richness. There is plenty of structure here for ageing, although a good decant will make it very enjoyable young. Drink from 2027 to 2036. 14%