Winery OrnellaiaOrnus
Sweet wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Petit Manseng.
This wine generally goes well with
The Ornus of the Winery Ornellaia is in the top 70 of wines of Italy and in the top 10 of wines of Tuscany.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ornus of Winery Ornellaia in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, citrus or apricot and sometimes also flavors of caramel, raisin or toffee.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ornellaia's Ornus.
Discover the grape variety: Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng is a white grape variety of Pyrenean origin. Its small berries have a hard, well-ventilated skin, which allows Petit Manseng to resist grey rot. On the other hand, this variety is very sensitive to noble rot, which concentrates the aromas and makes it possible to produce remarkable sweet wines with flavours of exotic fruits, grapefruit, honey, gingerbread, etc. Rich in alcohol and acidity, these wines are very well balanced and very fine. petit manseng also produces fruity dry white wines. It is also used in the AOC Béarn, Jurançon, Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Tursan...
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ornus from Winery Ornellaia are 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Ornellaia
The Winery Ornellaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
The word of the wine: Color
The colour of wines is characterized by its intensity and its nuances of hue. The intensity is specific to each grape variety, while the nuances of colour are linked to the evolution of the wine over time.
