Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia
Bolgheri
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2033), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2033, with a drinking horizon to 2038.
The ‘22 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia.
Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2022 is a Merlot from Bolgheri, Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bolgheri Merlot is expected to bring black cherry and plum, followed by violet and a restrained earthy note. The 2022 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia should feel plush yet balanced, with rounded fruit held by fine tannins and fresh acidity. Its listed peak runs from 2026 through 2033 within a window to 2038; expect a lingering finish that lets ripe berry recede into savory spice and a gentle mineral impression.
The 2022 vintage
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's 2022 wine is a Merlot from Bolgheri, Italy.
About Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's wine is a Merlot from Bolgheri, Italy.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled ribeye steak with black pepper butter
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Wild mushroom risotto with aged Parmigiano
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2022?
Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2022 is a Merlot from Bolgheri, Italy.
When should Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2038. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2033. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2022?
Pair this wine with Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic; Grilled ribeye steak with black pepper butter; or Wild mushroom risotto with aged Parmigiano.