Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 8 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can evolve gracefully for up to a decade.
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Fresh seafood platters, herb-roasted poultry, and artisanal goat cheeses.
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Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia is a testament to the potential of white winemaking on the Tuscan coast, where the maritime breezes of Bolgheri meet the prestigious soils of the Ornellaia estate. Named 'Hill of the Magpies' after the elegant birds that populate the estate's olive groves, this sophisticated white is primarily crafted from Sauvignon Blanc, complemented by Vermentino, Viognier, and occasionally Verdicchio. The estate utilizes a meticulous vinification process, fermenting the grapes in a combination of new and used French oak barriques, stainless steel, and concrete vats, followed by maturation on the fine lees. This careful handling coaxes out a complex profile of ripe citrus, white peach, and exotic floral notes, underpinned by a vibrant acidity and a distinct saline minerality that reflects its coastal terroir.
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Founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori in the coastal region of Bolgheri, Tuscany, Ornellaia has established itself as one of the world's most prestigious wine estates, now under the stewardship of the historic Frescobaldi family. The estate's unique terroir, defined by its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea and a complex mosaic of marine, alluvial, and volcanic soils, provides the perfect conditions for crafting exceptional Bordeaux-style blends. Ornellaia's uncompromising philosophy centers on meticulous hand-harvesting, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and patient aging in French oak barriques to express the elegance and complexity of each vintage. Renowned for its legendary flagship Bolgheri Superiore, the estate also produces highly acclaimed expressions like Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia, the vibrant Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, and the refined white Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia.