2023 Ornellaia Le Volte dell'Ornellaia [JS90][WS92] Chianti Classico "Ripe fruits and lemony acidity

"Ripe fruits and lemony acidity come together well in this full-bodied and rather broad-textured wine that’s substantial enough for buttery fish and creamy pasta dishes

as red wine

The nose delivers a refined combination of red and black cherries

The vineyards that produce this wine are situated on south-facing slopes in the hamlet of Volastra in the town of Riomaggiore

Turns to steely character

2023 Ornellaia Le Volte dell'Ornellaia [JS90][WS92] Chianti Classico "Ripe fruits and lemony acidityProducer: Ornellaia Region: Tuscany, Italy Blend: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Year: 2023 James Suckling, 90 Points "Very aromatic, with raspberry, orange peel and floral aromas. Nice transparency. Medium bodied with fine tannins and a crisp, crunchy finish." Wine Spectator, 92 Points "A fresh, expressive red, this also exhibits tension, lending energy to its black currant, cherry, licorice and cedar flavors. Graphite and salty