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Le Volte dell' Ornellaiatext
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16¾/20

Le Volte dell' Ornellaia 2016

Tuscany, ItalyLe Volte is Bolgheri-based Ornellaia's entry-level red, a 67/20/13 merlot, sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon mix. Ornallaia Director of Wines, Axel Heinz, is all about creating wines with generosity, structure and complexity, reflecting the philosophy of Ornellaia, and he and the team nailed it in 2016. It’s made from three distinct soil types: marine (sedimentary deposit from the sea), alluvial (marly, sandy clays with mineral veins), and volcanic (schist, gravel and porous soils). The varieties are fermented separately in small steel tanks before ageing ten months, partly in used Orellaia barriques, and cement tanks. Expect a savoury, inviting rich nose with notes of blackberry and blackcurrant that spill onto the palate with spice and freshness. A serious bottle of Volte that will overdeliver. Fine value.Tasted: 27 October 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$32.99750mlBCLS
AB$35.00750ml 
QC$30.00750mlSAQ
ON$30.00750mlLCBO
NS$33.00750ml 
Producer: OrnellaiaDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Blend: Merlot - Sangiovese - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 163780UPC: 00818201020235