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Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2014, Bolgheri DOC, Tuscany, Italy

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Appellation: Bolgheri DOC

 

Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

 

Vintage: 2014

 

Tasting note: Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2014 has a ruby colour of medium intensity. On the nose it develops fresh crisp fruit aromas underpinned by fine notes of spice. The palate is of medium weight with notes of red berry fruit. The tannins are fine, silky and particularly polished. Soft and enveloping yet with a clean lively finish.

Solar Viejo Rioja Tempranillo, Rioja DOCa, Spain

Solar Viejo Tempranillo

Region/Appellation: Rioja DOCa, Spain

 

Varietal/Blend: Tempranillo

 

Vintage: 2016

 

Tasting note: Intense ruby red with flashes of violet. Explosive on the nose, with a heady mix of aromas of raspberry, strawberry and cherry, alongside a certain vegetable note, indicating its youth. Delicate on the palate, with little noticeable tannin. Balanced, with good acidity giving it a refreshing feel, creating a versatile wine, appropriate for many different occasions.