9 reviews for Ornellaia Toscana Bianco IGT 2018

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Lauren Wallace – April 23, 2021

   Good nose, it’s understated but projects class. Patisserie, lemon, complex phenolic notes; cool and fresh entry. A little texture and interest from the Viognier. Very subtle, an expensive white though, I’d probably choose a Pessac over this and save a lot of money!

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Evelina Snowden – November 23, 2021

   Tuesday Night Double Blind $50+ (Bin 75 Alpharetta, GA): Paler straw yellow; green pyrazines, lemon grass, verbena, white melon, pomelo, oolong tea, white flower, structured, young and powerful, not lifted but aromatic, interesting; most in Bordeaux Blanc.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Earnest Morse – March 24, 2022

   Gooseberries, cherimoya, pineapple, lemon creme, toasted coconut, jalapeno, and nettle. Medium to borderline plus bodied on the palate with plenty of citrus and tropical fruit. Zesty with a slightly spicy and chalky finish. Reminds me of a more modern Bordeaux blanc, such as Pape Clement. Value is in the eye of the beholder, but I think it is solid wine (93+?).

4. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Kristin Nipper – May 2, 2022

   Moderately enjoyable but not as good as a good bordeaux Blanc and overall a bit austere and intense – not a great combination.

5. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   WA – May 22, 2023

   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.

6. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   DEC – May 22, 2023

   Drenched in white flowers on the aromatics and from the first sip you are hooked. Still young at four years old but already juicy and full of just the right amount of tension. Graphite, slate, nectarine pit and concentrated Sicilian lemons. I have a few unforgettable whites, from Remelluri Blanco to Penfolds Yattarna to Bonneau de Martray Corton-Charlemagne to Pavillon Blanc, and this is right up there. Not many producers or vineyard sites can make Sauvignon Blanc (helped out by Viognier) taste this good. 30% new oak, longest white harvest in history of Ornellaia.

7. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   JD – May 22, 2023

   Also heavily Sauvignon-dominated, the 2018 Ornellaia Bianco is 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Viognier. It’s definitely a richer, almost full-bodied white yet it leads with Sauvignon on the nose, with bright citrus, honeyed minerality, and white flower notes, with just a touch of Viognier white peach emerging with time in the glass. Beautiful on the palate as well, with a hint of green almond, it has a round, layered mouthfeel, brilliant balance, and a great finish. I suspect the acidity is relatively moderate (I wouldn’t say low), but it’s one of those wines that brings richness while holding onto a terrific sense of freshness and vibrancy. Geared for gastronomy.[..] I love the texture Viognier gives the wine.

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   JS – May 22, 2023

   Dried apple, lemon, lime and lemon curd on the nose with hints of cedar. Medium-to full-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a fresh, vivid finish. The vanilla cream and sliced fruit are so enticing. Just a hint of wood character at the end. Needs time to come together.

9. 

   VIN – May 22, 2023

   The 2018 Ornellaia Bianco is a powerful, dense wine. Orchard fruit, chamomile, saline notes and dried flowers open in the glass, but only with great reluctance. A rich white, the 2018 Bianco possesses tremendous weight, but it is also very much closed in on itself. I am intrigued to see how the 2018 ages.