Evaluation: This wine has been awarded by numerous wine critics, including Robert Parker, who gave it a whopping 95 points, and James Suckling, who gave it a very high score of 99 points. Wine Spectator awarded it 90 points. Decanter gave it a score of 97. Wine Enthusiast gave it a very high score of 99 points. Bottle in Perfect conditions From private Collection. Type: White wine Classification: I.G.T. Company: Ornellaia Year: 2016 Region: Tuscany Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Format: 750ml Category: I.G.T. Tuscany Vinification and Aging: The grapes were harvested by hand in 15 kg boxes in the early hours of the morning and immediately cooled on arrival in the cellar to keep all the aromatic potential intact. After careful selection, the whole bunches were subjected to a slow and soft pressing with maximum attention to protection against oxidation. After a static decanting of about 24 hours, the musts were fully placed in barriques, 30% new and 70% used, to carry out alcoholic fermentation at temperatures not exceeding 22°C. Malolactic fermentation was not carried out. The maturation was prolonged for 12 months on the lees with periodic batonnage for the entire period and ended in steel tanks for another 3 months. Before bottling, the assembly of the various batches and a slight clarification were carried out. The wine was then subjected to a further bottle refinement for 6 months before being placed on the market. Alcohol content: 13 percent Pairings: Collectible wine Serving temperature: 6-8°C The Sommelier's comment: "Despite the summer was mostly characterized by a dry and sunny climate, in 2016 the climatic conditions were particularly advantageous for maturation, in particular, the cool nights favored the development of aromatic expression and acidity and the absence of summer rains allowed to obtain rich and concentrated grapes. All these elements gave life to an extraordinary Ornellaia Bianco. Golden color, scent of ripe citrus fruits and mineral on the nose. On the palate, the wine literally opens by enveloping the mouth with its richness, while the intense and juicy acidity leaves a fresh final note.”