{"product_id":"tenuta-dellornellaia-toscana-bianco-igt-2023-tuscany-italy","title":"Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bianco Bolgheri IGT 2023 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JA 99] [JD 95] [DM 95] [VM 94] [WA 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOrnellaia is a heralded Italian wine producer in the DOC Bolgheri in Toscana, known as a producer of Super Tuscan wine. Ornellaia is considered one of Italy's leading Bordeaux-style red wines. The estate also produces a second wine, Le Serre Nuove, the blend Le Volte, the Merlot-labeled varietal wine Masseto, in addition to estate production of grappa and olive oil. The Bianco has been produced since 2013; this is the first vintage to consist of solely Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrnellaia Bianco was crafted alongside Ornellaia’s flagship wine and translates the essence of the estate’s terroir into a light-filled interpretation of the sun and sea of Bolgheri. Vineyard parcels secretly mind the balance until the time comes to harvest the grapes before withstanding the test of time with taut and elegant complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnellaia Bianco 2023 is a bright, light-yellow wine with delicate green nuances. Complex aromas include exotic fruit, grapefruit peel and peach flower underscored by subtle roasted hazelnut notes that add elegance and depth. The wine is generous to taste, with a density that lends roundness. On the palate, a refreshing and savory backbone provides perfect balance and tautness, resulting in an enduring finish with intense minerality that amplifies the overall experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrnellaia Bianco 2023 is a bright, light-yellow wine with delicate green nuances. Complex aromas include exotic fruit, grapefruit peel and peach flower underscored by subtle roasted hazelnut notes that add elegance and depth. The wine is generous to taste, with a density that lends roundness. On the palate, a refreshing and savory backbone provides perfect balance and tautness, resulting in an enduring finish with intense minerality that \u003cbr\u003eamplifies the overall experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 was a challenging vintage in Bolgheri that, however, benefitted from Nature’s benevolence during key moments of the growing season. Winter was mild with relatively high temperatures and average rainfall that resulted in early plant growth. Spring brought abundant rainfall that helped fill up water reserves for the summer, but which also called for meticulous work in the vineyard. A hot summer saw high temperatures, albeit without \u003cbr\u003ereaching any extremes, alongside rains that helped offset water stress in the vineyards. This enabled the grapes to ripen gradually and regularly, allowing the berries to achieve high concentration. Rainfall in late August and cool September nights helped aromatic complexity development and preserved the acidity of the wine, resulting in a proper balance between power and elegance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were hand-harvested in 15 kg crates in the early hours of the morning and immediately cooled on arrival in the cellar to keep all their aromatic potential intact. Following careful selection, the whole grape clusters were subjected to slow and soft pressing with maximum attention paid to protection against oxidation. After static decantation lasting approximately 24 hours, the must was entirely placed in barrels – 30% new and 70% used – to carry out the alcoholic fermentation at temperatures not exceeding 20°C. In addition to 225-litre barriques, 320- and 600-litre tonneaux and cigar-shaped barrels were used. No malolactic fermentation was carried out. The ageing continued for 10 months on the lees with periodic bâtonnage over the entire period. Before bottling, blending of the various batches was carried out, along with light fining. The wine was then aged in the bottle for a further 20months before its release to the market\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - Jane Anson:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last year with Olga Fusari as winemaker, and a fabulous vintage to sign her out with, steel and slate, reductive gunsmoke aromatics, cradled by finely tuned tannins. Rinses the palate with grip and juice, elerflower, preserved citrus, just a fabulous wine that deserves its place among the great Sauvignon Blancs of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Ornellaia Bianco, sourced entirely from Sauvignon Blanc across 13 hectares, pours a medium yellow hue and leans into a more subtle and mineral-driven expression. Aromas of candle wax, fresh apricot, rosemary, and lime oil unfold with air. Medium to full-bodied, it has impressive density and clarity, with a chalky texture and a savory, Mediterranean profile that avoids overt tropicality. The structure is precise and layered, with excellent freshness and aging potential. Drink 2026-2036. - Audrey Frick (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ornellaia owns 13 hectares of white varieties, and this 100% Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the prime Bellaria vineyard at around 100 metres above sea level on limestone soils. ‘An original expression of this grape variety’, is how Marco Balsimelli describes it. Well balanced and very fresh, it has good body and plenty of energy, with ripe notes of guava, apricot and mango. The oak vinification with batonnage lends a creamy tone and texture but it remains poised throughout, with a sapid, mineral finish.\" - James Button (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Ornellaia Bianco opens with brilliant, sculpted aromatics. Citrus peel, slate, sage, crushed rocks, mint and white pepper lend notable freshness throughout. Sauvignon Blanc is so expressive here. Tropical and saline notes develop in the glass, adding freshness as the wine also gains a measure of volume. This is beautifully rendered and a far better bottle than the one I tasted a few months ago. (Drink between 2025-2031)\" - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Made with Sauvignon Blanc, the 2023 Bolgheri Bianco Ornellaia shows a softer more cushiony profile than recent editions. The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced primarily from the Bellaria vineyard at 130 meters in elevation. Parcel selection played a key role in 2023, with Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia showing more exotic fruit, and the estate choose to emphasize a distinctly Mediterranean expression with riper yellow fruit tones for this wine. Fermentation is carried out with great precision with strict protection from oxygen, followed by time in barrique, with about 30% new French oak, tonneaux and amphorae. The wine ages for 10 months on the fine lees with daily bâtonnage at first, then gradually reduced. This vintage outperforms the 2022 in terms of length and polish, offering notes of white pepper, ginger, lemon peel, exotic flower and spice. This wine is scheduled for release in March 2026.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53273707970925,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/0001875_ornellaia-bianco-2023.png?v=1779931595","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/tenuta-dellornellaia-toscana-bianco-igt-2023-tuscany-italy","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}