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Critic Reviews (4)
Le Volte is the third stringer at the merlot/cabernet based Ornellaia estate in Bolgheri. This is thoroughly modern...
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The 09 saw the merlot ripen early while the cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese hung longer delayed by September rains....
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Ornellaia's second label has not been the most consistent of wines but this example is very modern leaning with ripe...
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Simple, fruity-herbal-vegetal Tuscan red, balanced and friendly, pleasantly drinkable. A fine sub-$20 wine, but $30...
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Community Reviews (5)
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Having a few bottles of 2009 I was able to taste this next to the recently released 2010 vintage. Perhaps a few bottles still remain in LCBO inventory, but more than likely to taste to taste one now, it will from a private collection or restaurant that may still have some left. This Super Tuscan, while quite good lacked some of the big structure and fruit that other vintages offer. More earthy and herbaceous, not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting or profiling. More merlot like in profile. Still very food friendly, best with poultry and grilled meats.
(Tasted October 2012)
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Nice typical super Tuscan, well balanced. Red and black fruit, earthy with floral notes. Light with good length. Decant for an hour and try with grilled meat. Overpriced, shouldn't be more than $17
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