Italy

Produced in smaller quantities than usual, the 2017 Ornellaia is an intensely structured, beautifully refined wine. Notes of violet and baked earth, with dark cherries, cassis, and incredibly silky tannins. Brilliant

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc with a little Vermentino and Viognier, this is a white from Ornellaia that shows again how this estate can combine classicism and flair. A fine-boned structure, and real energy, combined with opulent fruit, and a long, herb-tinged, vibrant finish. A surprising, and delicious, white.

Italy's most celebrated Merlot is incredible in 2017. Plush tannins, notes of freshly picked plum, lots of spice, and incredible floral lift all combine to ensure that this is a wine that wows with its intensity and concentration. The finish remains focussed: in 2017 this Bolgheri blue clay has produced something special.

The 2018 Le Volte slides across the palate beautifully, with plenty of morello cherry character, bright acidity, and a cleansing, tonic finish. This is a lovely introduction to the estate.

The 2018 Le Volte slides across the palate beautifully, with plenty of morello cherry character, bright acidity, and a cleansing, tonic finish. This is a lovely introduction to the estate.

The 2018 Serre Nuove is another stunning second wine from Ornellaia. A blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 17% Petit Verdot, it’s an elegant, spicy wine from this legendary estate, with wonderful freshness and a rich core of black fruit. Very long indeed: brilliantly put together.

The 2018 Serre Nuove is another stunning second wine from Ornellaia. A blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 17% Petit Verdot, it’s an elegant, spicy wine from this legendary estate, with wonderful freshness and a rich core of black fruit. Very long indeed: brilliantly put together.

Produced in smaller quantities than usual, the 2017 Ornellaia is an intensely structured, beautifully refined wine. Notes of violet and baked earth, with dark cherries, cassis, and incredibly silky tannins. Brilliant

Produced in smaller quantities than usual, the 2017 Ornellaia is an intensely structured, beautifully refined wine. Notes of violet and baked earth, with dark cherries, cassis, and incredibly silky tannins. Brilliant

Produced in smaller quantities than usual, the 2017 Ornellaia is an intensely structured, beautifully refined wine. Notes of violet and baked earth, with dark cherries, cassis, and incredibly silky tannins. Brilliant