Ornellaia
Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2022
Toscana Bianco IGT
Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia is one of Italy’s most innovative and progressive white wines, providing an altogether different experience of the Ornellaia estate and its Mediterranean influences.
Winemaking
The grapes underwent a meticulous qualitative selection upon arrival at the cellar. Pressed slowly as whole clusters, the wine settled for 12 hours before half of the lots were put in barriques (25% new), the rest into stainless steel tanks and concrete vats. The wine matured on the fine lees for 6 months with regular bâtonnage and did not undergo malolactic. After blending, the wine spent an additional 12 months in bottle before release.
Vintage
Late budbreak and a long dry spell started in May. Late summer storms replenished the vines, with harvest taking place under superb conditions.
Tasting Note
A complex nose and enticing array of citrus, exotic fruit, and white floral notes with freshly cut grass and asparagus. Generous and refreshing on the palate, with an enduring mineral finish.
Color
White
Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier
Appellation
Toscana Bianco IGT
Alcohol
13%
Suggested Retail Price
$82
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast - October 1, 2024 "The nose opens with herbaceous, savory aromas of lemongrass, thyme and sage, then stone fruit notes of white peach and apricot emerge, along with a touch of tangerine and copper. The palate is juicy and honeyed, with a rich, round texture that's lifted by citrus and a subtly bitter almond skin flavor. Substantial but still very refreshing."
Trade Materials
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Ornus dell'Ornellaia
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