The 2010 Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia shows off tons of concentration and sheer depth. Mocha, espresso, dark cherries and plums are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass. The 2010 is a decidedly powerful, virile wine endowed with considerable power. It will be interesting to see how the layers of flavor flesh out once the wine has been bottled. For now, the 2010 is a highly promising Serre Nuove. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027. The 2009 vintage was not easy at Tenuta dell’Ornellaia because of the scorching hot summer. Readers may want to take a look at my video interview with Axel Heinz for more on the 2009 vintage. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700

Svelte and finely woven, this red delivers cherry, black currant, cedar, tobacco and spice aromas and flavors. Tightly knit, with a long, lingering aftertaste of fruit and spice. Very Bordeaux-like. Drink now through 2020. 2,000 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Bolgheri Select to Add