A blend of 44% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot, the Ornellaia 2023 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia shows a nicely concentrated appearance and balanced aromas from what was ultimately a very strong vintage. The 2023 growing season saw pressure from downy mildew, but steady coastal winds helped keep the fruit healthy. A dry August followed by a rain-free September allowed for even ripening on the estate’s reddish sand and clay soils. Harvest was carefully timed to avoid the risk of over-ripeness, resulting in a wine with rich fruit, a velvety texture and impressive concentration. (The overripe fruit appears in the entry-level Le Volte dell'Ornellaia instead.) The tannins are refined and seamlessly integrated with no hard edges, while freshness on the finish balances the weight of fruit.
95 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Feb 2026)
A gentle and elegant wine with aromas of spices, milk chocolate, vanilla, milk, mint, graphite and dark fruit. Silky and velvety on the palate, with ripe tannins, crisp acidity, a full body, clove flavors and amazing complexity. Drink or hold.
95 points, Aldo Fiordelli, James Suckling (Jul 2025)
Savoury, moreish, mouthwatering, what more could you want? Expect generous amounts of black fruits riven through with dried herbs, olive tapenade, fennel, crushed rose petals, liqourice root and so much joy. Stainless steel fermentation, 30% new oak for ageing, followed by six months in bottle before release. Marco Balsimelli had arrived at the estate by this point, so changes were underfoot.
95 points, Jane Anson (Mar 2026)
The 2023 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia, a blend of 44% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot, pours a deep purple hue and is expressive and polished, with aromas of blackberry, cassis, cocoa, Mediterranean herbs, leather, and floral perfume. Full-bodied, supple, and refined, with silky tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, elegant finish, it’s a step above in its category, offering both immediate appeal and aging potential. Drink 2026-2040.
94 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (May 2026)
Ornellaia’s second wine, Le Serre Nuove provides an enticing glimpse into its vaunted sibling, but it should also be appreciated for its own merits. The 2023 charms with fluency of expression and immediate graciousness. Gorgeous fragrances of cherry blossom, cocoa and cedar swirl around red plum. Pure blackberry joins in on the elegant and silky palate, gracefully weighted with an underlying juiciness. The tannins are sweet, soft and very finessed, and notes of green tobacco and exotic spice draw out the finish. Kudos to new winemaker Marco Balsimelli and team!
94 points, Michaela Morris, Decanter (Sep 2025)
The 2023 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a delight. Crushed flowers, ripe red cherry fruit, spice, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco are all nicely laced together. This mid-weight Serre Nuove is notable for its forward fruit, mid-weight structure and overall appeal. Floral top notes extend the effortless, silky finish.
93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2025)
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