Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Bianco 2021 (750ml)
Price: $299.99
| Producer | Tenuta dell'Ornellaia |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 70954 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Description
The desire to nurture the estate’s exceptional qualities has shaped Ornellaia’s philosophy since the beginning. Ornellaia Bianco is primarily produced with Sauvignon Blanc coming from three small vineyards that have demonstrated their remarkable capacity to express the unique character of Ornellaia.
This is the innaugral release of the Ornellaia Bianco. The first three vintages were exclusively offered to Relais and Chateau properties around the world.
By far, one of the greatest white wines I have ever tasted from Tuscany much less Italy as a whole. On par with the best and greatest of White Bordeaux, and a perfect mate for the Bolgheri Superiore Rosso. - Antonio, Italian Buyer (HWM 5/2024)
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
Previously a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier, the Ornellaia 2021 Ornellaia Bianco is now all Sauvignon Blanc. The estate recently planted Semillon, so it is possible that we will one day see that grape in the blend (especially because it is known to thrive in hot vintages). This wine plays its best cards in terms of texture. It sports broad shoulders and enough texture to support those many creamy citrus and delicately tropical flavors. A dusting of crushed stone adds elegance. The wine should show its best results in five to 10 years from now.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2021 Ornellaia Bianco is alluring. I sense a bit more textural richness vis-à-vis prior editions, a positive in my book. White pear, jasmine, sage, mint, white pepper, peach and apricot fill out the layers. Light tropical accents appear with some aeration, adding a tropical flair that is quite attractive. This is impeccably done.
