Ornellaia, Toscana Bianco IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2021

 Ornellaia’s "Poggio Alle Gazze” is a very intentional wine, one that gathers both vineyard selection and winemaking to bear in the final package.  Sauvignon Blanc aromatic characteristics dominate, with a little matchstick note also showing.  I suspect Viognier is in the mix for textural reasons, and it does a good job of rounding off the midpalate.  As the burnt note subsides on the nose, fruit and herb come together and the finish has great push and staying power.  A totally unique wine, as you might expect from this producer.  Contains 72% Sauvignon Blanc, 16% Vermentino, 6% Viognier and 6% Verdicchio.