Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornus dell’Ornellaia Toscana IGT White 37.5 cl boxed

A precious late-harvest sweet wine, produced in limited quantities in the Bolgheri area. Ornus dell’Ornellaia captivates with its aromatic richness, notes of dried fruit and honey, and a refined balance between sweetness and freshness.

🍇 Product and company description

Ornus dell’Ornellaia Toscana IGT White is a late-harvest sweet wine by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, a historic winery in Bolgheri, Tuscany. It is made from 100% Petit Manseng grapes, harvested late in a small vineyard called Palmetta, when climatic conditions allow for particularly concentrated bunches.

The name Ornus refers to the Fraxinus ornus, the ornus tree, a plant typical of the Mediterranean area that also inspired the name of the estate. The reference to manna, a sweet substance traditionally obtained from the sap of this plant, highlights the wine's character and its vocation for sweetness.

Vinification involves gentle pressing and fermentation in new oak barriques, with fermentation stopped once the desired balance between sugar and alcohol is achieved. The wine ages for about 12 months in wood and, after bottling, rests further before being released.

✨ Characteristics

• Producer: Tenuta dell’Ornellaia
• Designation: Toscana IGT White – Late Harvest
• Type: Sweet white wine
• Grape variety: 100% Petit Manseng
• Production area: Bolgheri, Tuscany
• Vinification: Fermentation in new oak barriques
• Aging: About 12 months in barriques, followed by further aging in the bottle
• Format: 37.5 cl
• Packaging: Boxed bottle
• Allergens: Contains sulfites

🍷 Tasting notes

• Color: Intense golden yellow, with bright amber reflections.
• Aroma: A complex bouquet of dried apricot, honey, quince, and candied citrus fruits, with delicate pastry notes.
• Palate: Rich, enveloping, and sweet, supported by a pleasant freshness that balances the sugar concentration.
• Finish: Persistent, elegant, and harmonious, with fruity and citrusy echoes.

🍽️ Recommended pairings

Ornus dell’Ornellaia is ideal with dry pastries, fruit tarts, apricot-based desserts, and preparations with honey or candied fruit. It also pairs very well with blue cheeses and foie gras. Thanks to its complexity, it is perfect to enjoy on its own as a dessert wine, at the end of a special dinner.

⚠️ Allergens

Contains sulfites.