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Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2018 (94 WA)

“The 2018 Ornellaia Bianco is mostly Sauvignon Blanc with a complementary 15% addition of Viognier for added structure and textural support. This vintage shows the usual understated or slightly reserved character that we’ve seen in past editions. With a little prodding and swirling, the bouquet opens gradually to reveal a pretty assortment of d’Anjou pear, white peach, honeysuckle and toasted almond. The wine is fermented in oak, but malolactic fermentation does not occur. There are pretty dustings of saffron and crushed stone that hint at the evolution and elegance to come with extra time in the bottle.” – M.L. 

 

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