Ornellaia Bianco 2016 - Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

Tasting notes

"(...) even a bit deceptive when you get down to facts. This is indeed the central part of its irresistible charm. For one, this edition is a mono-variety wine made solely with Sauvignon Blanc. (The other protagonist of the blend, Viognier, is said to return in 2017.) However, the complexity of the bouquet could mistakenly make you think the blend is more intricate. You get white rose, crisp apple, saffron, toasted pine nut, cinnamon and wild sage. The aromas show brilliant detailing. In addition, the wine is expansive and creamy in terms of mouthfeel. However, none of the whites at Ornellaia—including this wine—undergo malolactic fermentation, though the creamy and richly textured mouthfeel might lead you to conclude otherwise. (...)"

Source : Monica Larner

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

This gorgeous estate is located in Bolgheri in Tuscany's Maremma.

Ornellaia is a Bordeaux-inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carbernet Franc, Merlot and since 2003 a small percentage of Petit Verdot.

Surface 75 ha

Production 140'000 bottles;

Best vintages 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2001;

Other wines Masseto (this exceptional wine is produced on 7 ha  of Merlot only), Le Serre Nuove (second wine is made from young Ornellaia vines ) or the Volte.

Data sheet

  • Color white
  • Country Toscane
  • Appellation Bolgheri
  • Classement DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA (DOCG)
  • Vintage 2016
  • Rating Robert Parker: 95 /100
  • Level IN
  • Peak: until 2035
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)

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