Coming primarily from the Estate’s younger vineyards and made with the same passion and attention to detail as Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is a true “second wine”. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, it combines generosity and depth of flavor with an engaging and vibrant personality.

Grapes are hand-picked into small baskets, then double-sorted both before and after de-stemming. Every variety and block is vinified separately. Fermentation is stainless steel followed by 10 days of maceration on the skins.

The wine ages in oak barrels, 25% new, for about 12 months. The components are then blended and returned to barrels for another 3+ months of aging. After bottling, the wine matures and stabilizes in bottle for six months at the winery before release.

Le Serre Nuove releases are dark red with forward fruit, complemented by floral and savory notes. The body is medium-plus, with velvety texture and a long, persistently juicy finish.

The 2012 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove is a red proprietary blend from the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Italy. This vintage showcases a mix of 52% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Petit Verdot. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, it presents a full-bodied and complex profile.

Alex Shaw from JJ Buckley rates this wine at 93 points, highlighting its "blackberry, black cherry, and Santa Rosa plum aromas" complemented by "dark chocolate and Tuscan earth." He describes it as "dark and dense on the palate," noting the wine is "full-bodied but balanced" with "firm, grippy tannins."

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, through Monica Larner, awards it 92 points, praising its "voluptuous and generous" character. The review notes "wild-cherry aromas, blackberry, crème de cassis, oak spice, and smoke," with a structure that allows for "ten years or more of cellar aging."

Wine Spectator offers a 91-point review, pointing out its "iron and mineral aromas and flavors" alongside "plum, blackberry, tar, and spice notes." The publication comments on its distinctive nature and suggests it be enjoyed from 2018 through 2028.

James Suckling also gives it 93 points, emphasizing its "ripe-blackberry, mineral, and dark-chocolate character," along with "rosemary and dark licorice." The wine is described as "very structured and powerful," with a "dense, chewy mouthfeel and a long finish."

Wine Enthusiast rates it at 92 points, appreciating its "concentrated and weightless" nature. The review mentions "aromas of blue flower, wild berry, and a whiff of espresso," with a "black cherry core" and "notes of graphite, clove, ground pepper, and cake spice."

Overall, the 2012 Le Serre Nuove is well-received, offering a robust and intricate tasting experience, suitable for aging.