A poised and elegant white from the famed Tuscan estate, Poggio alle Gazze 2017 blends Mediterranean freshness with depth and refinement. Early harvesting preserved vibrant acidity and lifted aromas of citrus, white flowers, and boxwood. On the palate, it’s full-bodied yet sleek, with stone fruit, apricot pie, and steely minerality leading to a long, persistent finish. A Sauvignon Blanc–driven blend shaped by a dry, sun-soaked vintage, it captures both delicacy and determination.

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Jul 22, 2020

I love the nose here of honeysuckle, dried jasmine, daffodils, apricot pie and peach flan with some butterscotch undertones. Full-bodied and intense, but very precise in its delivery of sleek stone fruit and steely acidity. Drink now.

The Wine Advocate | RP 89
Published: Sep 6, 2018
Drink: 2018-2020

The 2017 Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia takes a back seat compared to the more exuberant, intense and complex vintage to come immediately before this. I tasted the 2016 and 2017 releases side by side. This wine offers a lower aromatic threshold with dried flower and summer grass. Generally speaking, the wine offers less fruit and more dryness that directly reflects the dusty heat of the 2017 summer season. You can almost taste that dry summer heat in this Sauvignon Blanc-driven blend of white grapes. The wine's mouthfeel texture is also considerably slimmed down. 

Ornellaia.com

Gazing towards the Mediterranean and deeply rooted in the identity of Ornellaia, Poggio alle Gazze reveals a refreshing spirit that is delicate like the breeze, while also remaining sumptuous and self-assured.

Vintage: 2017
“In 2017, the early harvesting of white grapes enhanced their acidity and aromas, crafting a Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia of great freshness and depth. Citrus, white floral and boxwood nuances followed by superb balance between freshness and persistence, plus a long finish.” 

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 2017
Oak: Aged on fine lees for approximately 6 months in a combination of new and used French oak barriques, stainless steel tanks and concrete vats
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier and Verdicchio; exact proportions for the 2017 vintage not confirmed
Farming: Sustainable viticulture
Vineyard Area: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Vinification: Grapes are harvested and selected carefully, then gently pressed. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures in a combination of vessels. The wine is matured on fine lees to develop texture and complexity while preserving aromatic freshness.
Winemaker: Ornellaia winemaking team
Region: Toscana IGT Bianco, Tuscany, Italy

Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Decanting: Not required; allow the wine to open in the glass
Food Pairing: Grilled seafood, lobster, scallops, roast chicken, creamy pasta, and mature goat's cheese.