COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier, Verdicchio, Semillon
PRODUCER
Ornellaia
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2022 is a dry white wine from Ornellaia, located in Tuscany's Bolgheri region. This wine is a blend primarily of Sauvignon Blanc, complemented by Vermentino, Viognier, Verdicchio, and Semillon. The estate's 'Poggio alle Gazze' vineyard, known for its Mediterranean breezes and volcanic soil, contributes to the wine's character. The 2022 vintage experienced drought stress followed by beneficial September weather, resulting in concentrated fruit and balanced acidity. Ornellaia is recognized for producing Mediterranean-influenced wines that combine elegance with structure, and Poggio alle Gazze is considered an innovative white wine from the estate.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard name 'Poggio alle Gazze' translates to 'Magpie Hill'.
Fact 02
The blend includes five distinct grape varieties.
Fact 03
Grapes are hand-picked in small crates in the early morning.
Fact 04
The wine undergoes a six-month aging period on its lees.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2022 begins with meticulous selection of hand-picked grapes, which are then whole-cluster pressed. The resulting musts are fermented in a combination of new and used barriques, stainless steel tanks, and concrete vats at temperatures not exceeding 22°C. Malolactic fermentation is avoided. The wine then undergoes six months of aging on its lees with bâtonnage, followed by 12 months of bottle refinement before release. Farming practices are noted as being 'close to nature'.
