Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 8 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can evolve gracefully for up to a decade.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood platters, herb-roasted poultry, and artisanal goat cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori and now stewarded by the Frescobaldi family, Ornellaia is one of the world's most revered wine estates, nestled near the coastal village of Bolgheri in Tuscany. Embracing a philosophy dedicated to capturing the essence of its unique maritime terroir and diverse soils, the estate practices meticulous plot-by-plot viticulture and precision oak aging. Ornellaia is celebrated globally for its legendary flagship Super Tuscan red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, noted for its opulent complexity and ageworthy structure. Complementing the Grand Vin, the estate crafts acclaimed bottlings such as Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia, Le Volte, and the elegant white Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia.