ON-964221 BC-431155 QC-10938684

Le Volte Dell'ornellaia 2012, Igt Toscana

Red Blend Red Blend
Tuscany, Italy

$29.95 (964221)

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Also available in 1500 ml
89 pts
10
September 13, 2014

Critic Reviews (7)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This a nicely refined, pretty young Tuscan red with pure, fragrant if not showy aromas of raspberry/sour plum, gentle...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

What can you say about Le Volte 2012? Is she the most immediately rewarding, fruit forward and accessible...

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Brad Royale
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Brad Royale

Vibrant red currant, graphite and pine show on the nose. The palate is fresh with a nice roll of tannin. The wine...

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Anthony Gismondi
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Anthony Gismondi

Le Volte is Bolgheri-based Ornellaia's entry level red. The Tuscan blend is a 50/30/20 mix of merlot, sangiovese and...

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Treve Ring
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Treve Ring

In keeping with the family way, Le Volte ages for 10 months in big brother's used Ornellaia barriques. Black cherry,...

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Rhys Pender, MW
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Rhys Pender, MW

Good aromatic intensity with ripe black cherry, black plum, a little cedar and dark chocolate along with violet and...

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Marc Chapleau
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Marc Chapleau

A Bordeaux-style assembly (especially Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon), which, however, embellished with 30%...

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Community Reviews (3)

Jason LeBlanc
Jason LeBlanc

Super smooth and velvety

Bottle 2:
Very smooth and silky

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David Brodati, DipWSET
David Brodati, DipWSET

Very modern in style as would be expected from Ornellaia's entry level offering. Merlot leads the blend and that's reflected in a round softness, although structure isn't lacking with sticky tannins and medium plus acidity. Aromas of cherry, herb, anise, pencil shaving and chocolate. Good finish but a touch hot. While fermentation is in steel tank, and ageing is in neutral (used Ornelliaia) barrels, oak is still dominant. June 2015.

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