Expect black cherry, plum, dried herb, leather, and a touch of oak spice with medium-to-full body and refined tannins. The 2018 Tuscan vintage was good.
- Varietal
- Sangiovese-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend (Le Volte's composition is more Sangiovese-influenced than the flagship and Le Serre Nuove)
- Region
- Italy / Tuscany / Bolgheri
- Body
- Medium to Full
- Style
- dry red, accessible, oak-aged
The producer
Le Volte is Ornellaia's most accessible bottling, designed as a more affordable introduction to the estate's style. Sourced from a wider range of fruit including some non-estate sources, in keeping with its IGT designation.
What critics say
Le Volte receives consistently solid reviews as an excellent-value Super Tuscan from a prestigious producer.
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, baked pasta with meat sauce, lamb burger