Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | EUR 288.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Bolgheri DOC Bianco
Region Toscana
Orientation North-Facing Vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vessels comprising 225 L barriques, 320 L and 600 L tonneaux, and cigar-shaped barrels
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing Of Selected Whole Grape Clusters With Protection Against Oxidation
Production Details Hand-picked in 15 kg crates during the early morning and immediately cooled at the winery. After selection, whole-cluster pressing and approximately 24 hours of static settling, all must entered wood, 30% new and 70% used, for alcoholic fermentation at temperatures no higher than 20°C. The wine matured for 10 months on its lees with periodic bâtonnage, after which the lots were blended and lightly fined; a further 20 months of bottle maturation preceded release.
Tasting Notes Bright straw yellow with green reflections; exotic fruit, grapefruit peel, peach blossom and toasted hazelnut; enveloping, dense and rounded palate balanced by freshness and salinity; persistent, very long mineral finish
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Bolgheri DOC Bianco
Region Toscana
Orientation North-Facing Vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vessels comprising 225 L barriques, 320 L and 600 L tonneaux, and cigar-shaped barrels
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing Of Selected Whole Grape Clusters With Protection Against Oxidation
Production Details Hand-picked in 15 kg crates during the early morning and immediately cooled at the winery. After selection, whole-cluster pressing and approximately 24 hours of static settling, all must entered wood, 30% new and 70% used, for alcoholic fermentation at temperatures no higher than 20°C. The wine matured for 10 months on its lees with periodic bâtonnage, after which the lots were blended and lightly fined; a further 20 months of bottle maturation preceded release.
Tasting Notes Bright straw yellow with green reflections; exotic fruit, grapefruit peel, peach blossom and toasted hazelnut; enveloping, dense and rounded palate balanced by freshness and salinity; persistent, very long mineral finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Bolgheri DOC Bianco
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates The white-grape harvest started with Sauvignon Blanc on 16 August 2022
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vessels comprising 225 L barriques, 320 L and 600 L tonneaux, and cigar-shaped barrels
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing Of Selected Whole Grape Clusters With Protection Against Oxidation
Production Details Hand-picked in 15 kg crates in the early morning and immediately cooled at the winery. After selection, whole-cluster pressing and approximately 24 hours of static settling, all must entered wood, 25% new and 75% used, for alcoholic fermentation at temperatures no higher than 22°C. Maturation comprised 10 months on the lees with periodic bâtonnage and 2 further months in steel; the lots were then blended and lightly fined, followed by 6 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Peach, mango, almond blossom and toast; rich and enveloping mouthfeel; balanced, savory and fresh finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Bolgheri DOC Bianco
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates The white-grape harvest started on 18 August 2021 and ended during the second week of September
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vessels comprising 225 L barriques, 320 L and 600 L tonneaux, and cigar-shaped barrels
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing Of Selected Whole Grape Clusters With Protection Against Oxidation
Production Details Hand-picked at dawn in 15 kg crates and immediately cooled at the winery. Following selection, whole-cluster pressing and approximately 24 hours of static settling, all must entered wood, 25% new and 75% used, for alcoholic fermentation at temperatures no higher than 22°C. Ageing continued for 10 months on the lees with regular bâtonnage and 2 months in steel; the lots were then blended and lightly fined, followed by 6 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow with golden reflections; apricot, acacia flower, toasted hazelnut and spice; refreshing, savory, full-bodied and richly aromatic with a long finish
Sources: www.ornellaia.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Toscana IGT Bianco
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates 13 August 2020 to 24 August 2020
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vessels comprising 225 L barriques, 320 L and 600 L tonneaux, and cigar-shaped barrels
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing Of Selected Whole Grape Clusters With Protection Against Oxidation
Production Details Hand-picked in 15 kg crates in the early morning and immediately cooled at the winery. After selection, whole-cluster pressing and approximately 24 hours of static settling, all must entered wood, 25% new and 75% used, for alcoholic fermentation at temperatures no higher than 22°C. Maturation comprised 10 months on the lees with periodic bâtonnage and 2 additional months in steel; lots were then blended and lightly fined, followed by 6 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Deep straw yellow; yellow-fleshed fruit, white flowers and vanilla; fresh with elegant creaminess; enveloping, pleasant and persistent
Sources: www.ornellaia.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Viognier
Classification Toscana Bianco IGT
Region Toscana
Soil Sandy and clay soils in the bellaria area
Orientation North-Facing
Harvest Dates 23 August 2013 to 4 September 2013
Sites Fruit from three small vineyards in the Bellaria area
Fermentation Vessels Barriques
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing Of Selected Whole Grape Clusters With Protection Against Oxidation
Production Details Hand-picked in 15 kg crates in the early morning and immediately cooled at the winery. After selection, whole-cluster pressing and approximately 24 hours of static settling, all must entered barriques, 30% new and 70% used, for alcoholic fermentation at temperatures no higher than 22°C. Maturation comprised 12 months on the lees with periodic bâtonnage and 3 additional months in steel; the lots were then blended and lightly fined, followed by 6 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Intense yellow with green reflections; rich floral and fruit notes with complex toasted tones; broad palate with ripe, sweet fruit balanced by vivid, juicy acidity; long toasted and mineral finish
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | EUR 288.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 1500ml | CHF 497.26 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 1500ml | CHF 659.41 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | CHF 230.61Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2016 / 750ml | CHF 263.04Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
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