Ornellaia Bianco 2023

Produced by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia in Bolgheri, Ornellaia Bianco 2023 is one of Italy’s most prestigious white wines and a compelling demonstration of the estate’s pursuit of excellence beyond its iconic reds. First released in 2013, the project was created to explore the potential of the finest white vineyard sites within the estate, particularly the elevated Bellaria parcel, where limestone-rich soils, cooling sea breezes and significant diurnal temperature variation preserve freshness and aromatic precision. Under the stewardship of the Frescobaldi family, Ornellaia has become one of the world’s most respected wine estates, and Ornellaia Bianco reflects the same meticulous parcel selection and uncompromising attention to detail that define the flagship red wine.

Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2023 vintage is vinified with exceptional precision before ageing on its fine lees in a combination of French oak barriques, tonneaux and amphorae, building texture and complexity while preserving the variety’s purity and freshness. Aromas of grapefruit peel, citrus blossom and white peach are layered with notes of exotic fruit, white pepper, fresh herbs and crushed stone, complemented by subtle hints of roasted hazelnut from the élevage. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably poised, combining vibrant acidity with a saline mineral backbone and a long, persistent finish. More reminiscent of a great age-worthy white Bordeaux than a conventional Sauvignon Blanc, Ornellaia Bianco 2023 possesses both immediate appeal and the structure to evolve gracefully for a decade or more.