“Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia” Toscana Bianco IGT 2023

Ornellaia | Tuscany
Ornellaia S.r.l. | Loc. Ornellaia 191 | IT 57022 Castagneto Carducci

09280123 · 0,75 l · 78,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

There are wines that tell stories before you have even tasted them. Poggio alle Gazze is one of them. Its name – the hill of the magpies – refers to the special vineyard where these elegant birds build their nests and from where the view sweeps unhindered over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Here, where the Mediterranean salt wind meets volcanic soil, one of Tuscany's most innovative white wines has been produced for more than two decades. It embodies a refreshing spirit that is, quote: "as delicate as the breeze, but at the same time lush and self-confident". This poetic description hits the nail on the head: Poggio alle Gazze is Ornellaia's answer to the question of what a white wine in Bolgheri can look like when it has the elegance and depth of the great reds. Six months of ageing on the fine lees with regular bâtonnage, followed by the assembly of the final blend and a further 12 months of bottle ageing, complete this masterpiece of white wine art.

The colour in the glass is an intense straw yellow. The nose immediately reveals all its seductive power: passion fruit and spices define this crisp, lively wine. Grapefruit, white peach and passion fruit merge with a hint of fresh almonds and Mediterranean herbs. The palate reveals all its complexity: generous and refreshing at the same time, with a mineral salinity reminiscent of the nearby coastline and a long, spicy final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with olive green reflections. Lots of tension on the nose, matchstick aromas with yellow fruit, flowering broom, followed by some sage and fresh flavours of elderflower, pineapple and lemon zest. Juicy and powerful on the palate. Clear fruit with fine wood notes and roasted flavours. Lots of tension until the final." Falstaff

"The 2023 Poggio alle Gazze, Ornellaia's Sauvignon Blanc-based white wine, is bright and beautifully concentrated. Orchard fruit, citrus peel, sage, mint and chalk show lovely energy in a mid-weight style that is very appealing. It has a nice energy and dimension. The blend in this vintage is 53% Sauvignon Blanc, 37% Vermentino, 7% Viognier and 3% Semillon." Vinous

"Poggio alle Gazze is a rather unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier and a small amount of Semillon grown on the estate in Bolgheri. Fresh, bright and lively, the 2023 is a real charmer. It smells of stone fruit, herbs and citrus fruits and has a delicate flavour reminiscent of elderflower, mango, pears and oranges, with a stony note in the middle of the palate. Delicious." Decanter

"A smoky and leafy wine with aromas of orange peel, sage and mint. With a medium body, it shows density, flavours of white peach, crisp acidity and a slender finish." James Suckling