2023 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia

一口就親切：Ornellaia 的地中海風格，友善又有架構。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產自著名酒莊背景 -> 享受高規格釀造經驗，但更隨性、好入口。
2) 10 個月橡木桶陳年 -> 帶出香料與細緻木質支撐，不蓋掉果味。
3) 新鮮酸度與細緻單寧 -> 上桌就能配多款菜式，靈活又可靠。

【侍酒師私房筆記】聞得到黑櫻桃與成熟李子的深度，還有一點蔓越莓的清爽與肉桂香。入口多汁、酸度帶動，單寧輕柔但有架構，餘韻屬中等偏長。像是一位穿得整齊但不愛做作的朋友，聚會時很討喜。

【場景化配餐指南】週末家庭聚餐配燒鵝或叉燒、約朋友到家裡吃義大利肉醬千層面、或配港式火鍋的牛肉片都很合適。也適合搭配燒羊扒與熟成硬質乳酪。

【降維打擊對比】相比大牌一級款，Le Volte 保留了經典風格與桶陳細節，但價位更親民、飲用期更早—性價比高又不失格調。

Soul Hook: A generous, Mediterranean-styled Ornellaia that drinks with charm from the first glass.

Why choose it?
- Estate pedigree → Ornellaia’s philosophy of structure and generosity at a friendlier, more spontaneous expression.
- 10 months in oak → Adds gentle spice and frame without hiding fresh fruit.
- Ready-now balance → Vibrant acidity and fine tannins make it versatile at the table.

Sommelier's Notes: Aromas of dark cherries and ripe plums mingle with cranberry and a whisper of cinnamon. The palate is juicy and fresh, medium-bodied with fine, well-integrated tannins and a clean, medium finish. Approachable yet structured — a wine to open for a casual dinner or to enjoy over a few years in the cellar.

Winemaking & Vineyard: Crafted under winemaker Olga Fusari and matured ~10 months in oak, Le Volte reflects Ornellaia’s coastal Mediterranean climate and meticulous estate practices. Dry, cork-closed and designed for spontaneous enjoyment.

Occasions (Pairing Guide): Ideal for weekend roast dinners, beef or game, rich pasta dishes and cheese boards — great for lively dinners with friends or relaxed family meals.

Competitive Edge: Delivers much of the Ornellaia signature — concentration, balance and sophisticated oak handling — at a significantly more accessible price point, ready to enjoy earlier than its top-tier siblings.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: Amarena cherry, ripe plum, cranberry, cinnamon, floral notes, juicy, fresh acidity, fine tannins, oaky undertones, Mediterranean generosity, balanced, medium finish
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Roast goose / char siu, Pasta ragu / lasagna, Mushroom risotto, Aged hard cheeses, Grilled lamb chops
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Sangiovese ,

Winery

Ornellaia 位於托斯卡納，以濃郁而優雅的風格聞名。酒莊由古老貴族背景創立，現由 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi 擁有，注重田間管理與桶陳工藝，目標是把地中海式的豐沛與結構感呈現在酒裡。

Ornellaia is a high-profile Tuscan estate known for powerful, polished wines that combine concentration with elegance. Established under historic Tuscan stewardship and now part of the Marchesi de' Frescobaldi family, Ornellaia applies meticulous viticulture and careful oak ageing to express a Mediterranean sense of generosity and structure.