Le Volte dell'Ornellaia 2021
Le Volte dell'Ornellaia 2021
Your entry ticket to the Ornellaia family — and one of the best-value Tuscan reds on any shelf. Le Volte blends Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese, marrying the plushness of Bolgheri with the bright, food-loving energy of Tuscany's native grape. The critics noticed: the 2021 pulled 92 points from James Suckling, Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator alike, with Vinous calling it "one of the richest Le Voltes" in memory.
Ripe dark cherry, cassis and a dusting of sweet spice roll over a smooth, supple palate made for actual dinners rather than tasting benches. This is the bottle wine lovers keep by the case: casual enough for pizza night, pedigreed enough to talk about. Made by the team behind one of Italy's most celebrated estates — at a price you can open on a Tuesday.
Ratings: James Suckling 92 · Wine Enthusiast 92 · Wine Spectator 92 · Wine Advocate 91
At the table: Pasta al pomodoro, pizza, roast chicken, burgers, salumi and pecorino. It flatters everything Italian.
- Toscana IGT · by the Ornellaia estate
- Blend: Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style: Smooth, juicy, everyday Tuscan red
- Drink: now — no cellaring needed
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Sommelier's Note
The 2021 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia is the trattoria's house wine in all the right ways. Its Sangiovese backbone brings the acidity Italian cooking demands — built to meet tomato sauce rather than fight it — while ripe cherry and plum keep it generous. Antonio Galloni called it one of the richest Le Voltes he can remember tasting.
Tasting Notes & Specs
Black cherry, gravel, dried herbs, chocolate, leather and tobacco. Potent and brooding for its level.
Vintage2021
ClassificationToscana IGT
BodyMedium-bodied
TanninsSupple, Juicy, Approachable
Key AromasBlack Cherry, Dried Herbs, Chocolate, and Leather
Blend & Terroir
Varietal BlendMerlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
TerroirTuscan coastal vineyards under the Ornellaia estate's stewardship.
Serving & Care
Serving TemperatureBest served slightly cool at 16°C–18°C (60°F–65°F)
Decanting20–30 minutes in the decanter is plenty.
Drinking WindowAt peak maturity now through 2030. Store horizontally in a dark, temperature-controlled environment.
Ideal Pairings
Pasta al pomodoro, Pizza, Roast chicken, Burgers, Salumi, Pecorino.
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About the Brand
The Estate: Le Volte is the entry point to the Ornellaia family — Bolgheri plushness meets Sangiovese energy, made by the team behind one of Italy's most celebrated estates.
Pairs with your table
Italian Trattoria
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Pizza
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Ragù Pasta
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Lasagne
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Salumi
The 2021 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia is the trattoria's house wine in all the right ways. Its Sangiovese backbone brings the acidity that Italian cooking demands — built specifically to meet tomato sauce rather than fight it — while ripe cherry and plum fruit keep it generous and easy to drink. Antonio Galloni called it one of the richest Le Voltes he can remember tasting, high praise for a bottle built for pizza night. Pour it freely; this is a wine that wants a full table and a long dinner.
Asian Spiced & Curries
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Rendang
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Butter Chicken
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Satay
The 2021 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia is a sensible choice for milder curries and satay, where a firmer red would struggle. Its juicy, medium-bodied fruit and moderate tannin give it enough flexibility to sit alongside gentle spice without amplifying the heat. This isn't a wine built specifically for the cuisine, but its easy-drinking nature makes it a safe, versatile choice when the spice level stays polite. Reach for the Douces Sagesses instead if the dish brings real heat.
Expert opinions
The 2021 is one of the richest Le Voltes I can remember tasting. — Antonio Galloni, August 2023
