Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia Toscana IGT 3 l Jeroboam - Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

In the glass, the Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia Toscana 2016 3 l Jeroboam from Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia shows a dense purple-red color. Held at a slight angle, a transition of the hue towards garnet red is recognizable at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which is evident in clear stained glass windows at the edge of the glass. When poured into a red wine glass, this red wine from Italy reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of blueberry, mulberry, blackberry and blackcurrant, rounded off with vanilla, dark chocolate and oriental spices from the ageing in wooden barrels.

On the palate, the Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia Toscana 2016 3 l Jeroboam from Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia is pleasantly dry, grippy and aromatic. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly fleshy and dense texture. On the finish, this storable red wine from the Tuscan wine-growing region finally delights with its beautiful length. Once again, there are hints of blackcurrant and blueberry.

Vinification of Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia Toscana 2016 3 l Jeroboam from Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

The basis for the first-class and wonderfully powerful cuvée Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia Toscana 2016 3 l Jeroboam from Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation for 10 months in oak barriques.

Recommendation for Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia Toscana 2016 3 l Jeroboam from Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to braised chicken in red wine, vegetable couscous with beef rissoles or veal boiled beef with beans and tomatoes.