- Colour White
- Producer Ornellaia
- Region Bolgheri
- Grape Sauvignon Blanc/Vermintino/Viognier/Verdicchio
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Later
2023 - Poggio alle Gazze Ornellaia - 6x75cl
- Colour White
- Producer Ornellaia
- Region Bolgheri
- Grape Sauvignon Blanc/Vermintino/Viognier/Verdicchio
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Later
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Vinous, February 2025, Score: 91
The 2023 Poggio alle Gazze, Ornellaia’s Sauvignon Blanc-based white, is bright and nicely focused. Orchard fruit, citrus peel, sage, mint and chalk show lovely energy in a mid-weight style that is quite appealing. I would prefer to drink this over the next few years. There's lovely energy and dimension here. The blend is 53% Sauvignon Blanc, 37% Vermentino, 7% Viognier and 3% Semillon. Drinking dates: 2025 - 2029
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Vinous, February 2025, Score: 91
The 2023 Poggio alle Gazze, Ornellaia’s Sauvignon Blanc-based white, is bright and nicely focused. Orchard fruit, citrus peel, sage, mint and chalk show lovely energy in a mid-weight style that is quite appealing. I would prefer to drink this over the next few years. There's lovely energy and dimension here. The blend is 53% Sauvignon Blanc, 37% Vermentino, 7% Viognier and 3% Semillon. Drinking dates: 2025 - 2029
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Jane Anson, February 2025, Score: 93
Lime zest, citrus, touch of fennel brings lift and a touch of bitterness, with oyster shell salinity adding breadth and texture. Limestone soils predominantly for this wine, planted with traditional Tuscan varieties, located 5km from the ocean. This is the traditional white of the estate, dating back to 1987, today with Marco Balsimelli director, Denise Cosentino winemaker. Not the easiest of vintages, with a rainy early season and a hot finish, skilfully navigated. 50% in barrel, 25% new oak, plus amphora, concrete vats and wine globes. The next few years will see a rise in production, as the estate has bought east-facing plots at 2,000m, currently planting with both Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drinking dates: 2025-2040
Region
Bolgheri
The medieval town of Bolgheri was originally made famous by the poet Giosuè Carducci who wrote about the stunning Cypress Avenue, a breathtaking and magical three mile long corridor of trees leading up to the entrance to the village. Swept away to the coastal and most westerly area of Tuscany, Bolgheri has become synonymous with wines known as ‘Super Tuscans'. Composed of classic Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (intermixed with the occasional Sangiovese), the Super Tuscans began as mere experimentation in the 1960s and 70s. These international French varieties flourished in Bolgheri's warm, yet maritime climate which resulted in unexpected success and reknown. It is here that one finds such famous names as Ornellaia, Tignanello and Sassicaia.