Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Toscana IGT (Italy) “Poggio alle Gazze” 2014

($65, Folio Fine Wines): Ornellaia’s white wines fly under the radar because their red wines are so outstanding.  That situation won’t last for long.  Poggio alle Gazze is an unconventional blend of roughly two-thirds Sauvignon Blanc with Vermentino, Verdicchio and Viognier.  It’s less biting and more floral than the typical Sauvignon Blanc and would be a perfect match for a rich seafood dish, such as lobster risotto.
93 Michael Apstein May 24, 2016