BC-431155
Ornellaia Le Volte 2009
Red Blend
Tuscany, Italy
Vintages Online# 964221
0V
8989
$29.95
Critic Reviews (4)
David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Le Volte is the third stringer at the merlot/cabernet based Ornellaia estate in Bolgheri. This is thoroughly modern...

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Anthony Gismondi
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Anthony Gismondi

The 09 saw the merlot ripen early while the cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese hung longer delayed by September rains....

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Ornellaia's second label has not been the most consistent of wines but this example is very modern leaning with ripe...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Simple, fruity-herbal-vegetal Tuscan red, balanced and friendly, pleasantly drinkable. A fine sub-$20 wine, but $30...

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Community Reviews (5)
Jason LeBlanc
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Jason LeBlanc

First sip was very tight and dry, after an hour decant it was beautiful

Stella Genova
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Gary Killops
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Gary Killops

Having a few bottles of 2009 I was able to taste this next to the recently released 2010 vintage. Perhaps a few bottles still remain in LCBO inventory, but more than likely to taste to taste one now, it will from a private collection or restaurant that may still have some left. This Super Tuscan, while quite good lacked some of the big structure and fruit that other vintages offer. More earthy and herbaceous, not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting or profiling. More merlot like in profile. Still very food friendly, best with poultry and grilled meats.

(Tasted October 2012)

Jim McCullagh
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Jim McCullagh

Review is private
Igor Eren
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Igor Eren

Nice typical super Tuscan, well balanced. Red and black fruit, earthy with floral notes. Light with good length. Decant for an hour and try with grilled meat. Overpriced, shouldn't be more than $17





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