Tenuta Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze 2021

WE 94 / JD 93 pts / JS 93 pts / WA 92 pts

WE 94 pts : An elegant, complex nose offers lime, citrus blossom and gooseberry, then mixed dried herbs and an almost imperceptible but essential umami undertone of Parmesan rind. The balance between savory and citrus continues on the palate, where a mineral backbone and substantive acidity provide structure within a rich, satiny texture.

JD 93 pts : A bright pale yellow color, the 2021 Poggio Alle Gazze is 72% Sauvignon Blanc, 16% Vermentino, and the rest equal parts Viognier and Verdicchio. Reminiscent of a great Bordeaux Blanc, it opens in the glass to aromas of Meyer lemon oils, green pineapple, jasmine, and white peaches. It’s medium-bodied, although it has phenomenal concentration and length without ever feeling austere. It floats across the palate with ease and is mouthwatering, with a fantastic finish. An exceptional wine.

JS 93 pts : Sliced apple, pineapple, apricot and crushed stone aromas follow through to a medium body with creamy texture and pleasant bitter lemon flavors at the end. 72% sauvignon blanc, 16% vermentino, 6% viognier, and 6% verdicchio.

WA 92 pts : Made mostly with Sauvignon Blanc, the 2021 Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia reveals a luminous and transparent appearance with fresh aromas of passion fruit, citrus and green apple. The wine is very focused in this classic vintage with upfront acidity and pretty mineral notes. Ornellaia is one of the only estates to offer a Sauvignon Blanc in this part of Tuscany. This bottle is especially popular at the many local fish restaurants along the coast.