Poggio Alle Gazze Toscana IGT 2021 Ornellaia Estate

The Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2021 is one of the most prestigious events in the world. a white wine with a brilliant straw yellow colour. Its aromatic bouquet is; complex and seductive, with a variety of of citrus notes, exotic fruits and white flowers that blend harmoniously with aromas of cut grass and asparagus.

In the mouth, this wine opens with a broad flavor and a pleasant freshness. The palate is; delighted with a perfect combination of fruity and mineral flavors, which blend into a long savory and mineral finish. This final characteristic of the wine is; particularly appreciated for its ability to; to reflect the territory in which the wine is; been produced.

The Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2021 is the winner of the 2021 edition. a high quality wine, which reflects the best of the region's viticulture. This wine is perfect to accompany fish dishes, appetizers, light dishes, but also to be enjoyed alone as a refined aperitif.

Poggio Alle Gazze 2021 - Quality Tuscan wines

Located between the horizon on the Mediterranean and the deep roots of the identity of the Mediterranean. of Ornellaia, the Poggio alle Gazze is; a white wine that reveals a genius loci as delicate as a breeze and at the same time sumptuous and confident.

Winemaker's notes

Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2021 shows off its usual bright straw yellow; the nose is complex and seductive, in a riot of citrus notes, exotic fruits, white flowers, also accompanied by aromas of cut grass and asparagus. In the mouth, the wine reveals itself to be full-bodied and beautifully fresh, and the taste ends in a long, savory and mineral finish, which well represents the territory in which it was born."

Olga Fusari – Winemaker – May 2022

The climate of 2021

The 2021 vintage is the perfect one. was characterized by a rainy and mild winter which made it possible to replenish the ground's water reserves. After a dry March, budding is complete. occurred in the first two weeks of April. The flowering is; took place in excellent condition at the end of May.

Summer time has settled down. manifested in June, with slightly warmer temperatures. higher than average and almost no rainfall. The drought yes it is lasted throughout the month of August and September, but the spring rains and the deep soils of the Bolgheri area allowed the vines to avoid too intense water stress.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes were harvested by hand in 15 kg boxes in the early hours of the morning and immediately cooled upon arrival in the cellar to keep all the aromatic potential intact. After careful selection, the whole bunches were subjected to slow and soft pressing with the utmost attention to protection against oxidation.

After a static decantation of about 12 hours, the musts were placed in 25% new barriques, 25% used ones, and in steel and cement tanks (50%). The alcoholic fermentation took place. carried out at temperatures not exceeding 22°C. It's not malolactic fermentation was carried out.

Maturation has taken place. extended for 6 months on the lees with bâtonnage set for the entire period. Before bottling, it is the blend of the various lots was made and a slight clarification. The wine is then underwent a further 12-month bottle refinement.

The Ornellaia Estate

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is a world-renowned winery located in the hills of Bolgheri in Tuscany, known for its Supertuscan wines and Red wines of high quality.

Properties; of the Frescobaldi family, together with other prestigious estates, the company's philosophy focuses on quality; and on valuing the diversity of society. of the Tuscan terroir.

The grapes of each cru are selected and vinified separately, in order to enhance the specific character of each parcel and create the final blend. Sustainability – environmental – a fundamental value for Ornellaia, which promotes biodiversity; of the cultivated species and adopts defense systems with low ecological impact.

The cellar represents excellence in the production of Tuscan wines,   ;where each wine is selected individually to achieve a subtle balance between the style of the vintage and the elegance of Ornellaia.;