Poderi Ornati

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In the heart of the Langhe district, in the Ornati area of Monforte d’Alba, is an estate with 37.06 acres (15 hectares) of vineyards. From 1986, it was
managed by brothers Bruno and Gianni, who constantly modernized the vineyards over the years, and since 2010 Gianni and his son Andrea, an enotechnician, have taken over management of the estate. The large farmhouse dating back to the eighteenth century has been restored to its original splendor following meticulous architectural refurbishment. thumbs_tenuta_rocca4The creation of the modern cellar with underground rooms for optimal development and ageing of wines confirms the commitment, passion and determination with which the wine production that symbolizes the Alba area of the Langhe district is conceived.

OUR WINES

Poderi-Ornati-BaroloBAROLO – DOCG – 2012 (previous vintage WS 92)

Barolo DOCG is made with 100% Nebbiolo estate-grown grapes, Southwest exposure. barolo

VINIFICATION: During the ripening of the grapes we thin out the bunches to optimize the yield and then hand-select them before they undergo soft crushing. Selected yeasts that respect the fragrant aroma of the product are added to the must. At the end of temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is drawn off and racked.
AGING: The wine spends at least two years in oak barrels. It is then prepared for bottling.
BOTTLE AGING: Bottle refinement of up to a year before being released on the market, according to regulations, no sooner than the fourth year after the harvest.
VISUAL ASPECTS: Brilliant, garnet red, good intensity, with slight garnet/orange highlights
OlFACTORY ASPECTS: Ethereal, intense and persistent, with scents of violet, cherry, spices (cinnamon, cloves), vanilla and leather
TASTE ASPECTS: Dry, warm, with generous body, robust and suitably tannic but not too austere, smooth, balanced, with an intense and persistent finish characterized by sensations reminiscent of the bouquet.
AGEING/METHOD OF STORAGE: At least 18/20 years if stored correctly, away from light, at a cool and constant temperature, in the same horizontal position as when it arrives in its case until the moment of consumption.

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Poderi-Ornati-Barolo-BussiaBAROLO “BUSSIA” – DOCG – 2012 – JS 94
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Chiara and brother Andrea in the cellar

Barolo DOCG Bussia is made with 100% Nebbiolo estate-grown grapes, Southwest exposure.

VINIFICATION: During the ripening of the grapes we thin out the bunches to optimize the yield and then hand-select them before they undergo soft crushing. Selected yeasts that respect the fragrant aroma of the product are added to the must. At the end of temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is drawn off and racked.
AGING: The wine spends at least two years in oak barrels. It is then prepared for bottling
BOTTLE AGING: Bottle refinement of up to a year before being released on the market, according to regulations, no sooner than the fourth year after the harvest.
VISUAL ASPECTS: Brilliant, garnet red with good intensity, with slight garnet/orange highlights.
OlFACTORY ASPECTS: Ethereal, intense and persistent, with scents of violet, cherry, spices (cinnamon, cloves), vanilla and leather.
TASTE ASPECTS: Dry, warm, with generous body, robust and suitably tannic but not too austere, smooth, balanced, with an intense and persistent finish characterized by sensations reminiscent of the bouquet.
AGING/METHOD OF STORAGE: At least 18/20 years if stored correctly, away from light, at a cool and constant temperature, in the same horizontal position as when it arrives in its case until the moment of consumption.
JAMES SUCKLING: This is a great wine with superb concentration and depth. Full body, chewy tannins yet plenty of fruit counterbalances the tannins. Lots of blackberry, chocolate and walnut flavors. Long finish. Give it four years minimum to soften. (94)

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BAROLO “SERRALUNGA” – DOCG – 2012 – JS 91
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Andrea and father Gianni on the estate

Barolo DOCG “Serralunga: is made with 100% Nebbiolo estate-grown grapes from our Serralunga region vineyards, Southwest exposure.

VINIFICATION: During the ripening of the grapes we thin out the bunches to optimize the yield and then hand-select them before they undergo soft crushing. Selected yeasts that respect the fragrant aroma of the product are added to the must. At the end of temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is drawn off and racked.
AGING: The wine spends at least two years in oak barrels. It is then prepared for bottling
BOTTLE AGING: bottle refinement of up to a year before being released on the market, according to regulations, no sooner than the fourth year after the harvest.
VISUAL ASPECTS: Brilliant, garnet red with good intensity, with slight garnet/orange highlights.
OlFACTORY ASPECTS: Ethereal, intense and persistent, with scents of violet, cherry, spices (cinnamon, cloves), vanilla and leather.barolo-san-pietro
TASTE ASPECTS: Dry, warm, with generous body, robust and suitably tannic but not too austere, smooth, balanced, with an intense and persistent finish characterised by sensations reminiscent of the bouquet.
AGING/METHOD OF STORAGE: At least 18/20 years if stored correctly, away from light, at a cool and constant temperature, in the same horizontal position as when it arrives in its case until the moment of consumption.
JAMES SUCKLING: This is rich and tannic with a dusty texture. Full body, chewy and flavorful. Need two or three years to soften. Drink in 2019. (91)

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Poderi-Ornati-Barbera-DAlba-SuperioreBARBERA D’ALBA DOC SUPERIORE – 2012

Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore Ròca Neira is made with 100% Barbera grapes grown exclusively in the Barbera vineyards “Vigna Ròca Neira” cru. South/southeast exposure.

VINIFICATION: During the ripening of the grapes we thin out the bunches barbera-alba-superiore-roca-neira2-1to optimize the yield and then hand-select them before they undergo soft crushing. Selected yeasts that respect the fragrant aroma of the product are added to the must. At the end of temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is drawn off and racked.
AGING: The wine spends about a year in new French oak (Allier) barriques and is then prepared for bottling and bottle refinement before being released on the market.
VISUAL ASPECTS: Brilliant, deep purplish ruby red with violet highlights.
OlFACTORY ASPECTS: Open, intense, persistent, fruity (raspberry, then sour black cherry and wild dwarf cherry), spicy with lightly toasted sensations that give way to milk chocolate, clean, characteristic.
TASTE ASPECTS: Dry, full, warm, balanced, with well-integrated tannins, very intense and long finish with sensations reminiscent of the bouquet with delicate notes of toasted hazelnuts.
AGING/METHOD OF STORAGE: At least 10/12 years if stored correctly, away from light, at a cool and constant temperature, in the same horizontal position as when it arrives in its case until the moment of consumption.

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Poderi-Ornati-Barbera-DAlbaBARBERA D’ALBA DOC – 2014raccolta-barbera

Barbera d’Alba DOC is made with 100% Barbera  grapes from our Barbera vineyards, Southwest exposure.

VINIFICATION: During the ripening of the grapes we thin out the bunches to optimize the yield and then hand-select them before they undergo soft crushing. Selected yeasts that respect the fragrant aroma of the product are added to the must. At the end of temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is drawn off and racked.
AGING: Complete malolactic fermentation takes place in steel. The wine is then cold stabilized and prepared for bottling.
VISUAL ASPECTS: Brilliant, ruby red, good intensity.barbera-alba2-1
OlFACTORY ASPECTS: Floral (roses), fruit (cherry and subsequently sour black cherry), fresh, clean, characteristic.
TASTE ASPECTS: Dry, warm, good body, fresh, discreet tannins, balanced, very intense finish with sensations reminiscent of the bouquet and decidedly fruity.
AGING/METHOD OF STORAGE: At least 7/8 years if stored correctly, away from light at a cool and constant temperature, in the same horizontal position as when it arrives in its case until the moment of consumption.

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Poderi-Ornati-LangheLANGHE DOC – 2012

Langhe Rosso DOC  is made with estate-grown grapes from the Barbera vineyards in the “Ròca Neira” cru. South/south-east exposure; Nebbiolo vineyards, “Sorì Ornati” cru, south/south west exposure; Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, Southwest exposure.

VINIFICATION: Our Langhe Rosso wine comes from the blending, in varying percentages, of Barbera, Nebbiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon.
AGING: The wines age separately in French oak (Allier) barriques before being blended and bottled.langhe-1
VISUAL ASPECTS: Brilliant, deep garnet red with ruby highlights.
OlFACTORY ASPECTS: Intense and persistent, ethereal, with fruit sensations (cherry), discreet and delicate notes from the wood (earthy sensations) reminiscent of vanilla, brushwood and tobacco.
TASTE ASPECTS: Dry, full, warm, smooth, with notable structure, suitably tannic, balanced. Complex and persistent finish reminiscent of milk chocolate.
AGING/METHOD OF STORAGE: At least 12/13 years if stored correctly, away from light, at a cool and constant temperature, in the same horizontal position as when it arrives in its case until the moment of consumption.

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Poderi-Ornati-Dolcetto-DAlbaDOLCETTO D’ALBA DOC – 2014

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC is made with 100% Dolcetto estate-grown grapes from our Dolcetto vineyard, in the cru of “Sorì Rocca”. The vineyard has a particularly good exposure (east/south east, steep and airy) and the wine made from these grapes full expresses the terroir.

VINIFICATION: During the ripening of the grapes we thin out the bunches to optimize the yield and then hand-select them before they undergo soft crushing. Selected yeasts that respect the fragrant aroma of the product are added to the must. At the end of temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is drawn off and racked.dolcetto-alba-sori-rocca
AGING: Complete malolactic fermentation takes place in steel. The wine is then cold stabilized and prepared for bottling.
VISUAL ASPECTS: Bright ruby red with obvious violet highlights.
OlFACTORY ASPECTS: Intense, persistent, fresh, fruity (berries, cherry).
TASTE ASPECTS: Dry, warm, balanced, of notable structure: perceivable tannins as is correct for this type of wine, with a slightly dry, characteristic almond finish, pleasant to drink.
AGING/METHOD OF STORAGE: At least 5/6 years if stored correctly, away from light, at a cool and constant temperature, in the same horizontal position as when it arrives in its case until the moment of consumption.

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LANGHE CHARDONNAY DOC – 2014langhe-chardonnay-2

Langhe Chardonnay DOC is made with estate-grown grapes from our Chardonnay vineyards.
VINIFICATION: The grapes are harvested by hand into crates, taken to the cellar and crushed immediately. The must obtained is separated from the solid particles and lees by static decantation lasting 24 hours; then it is racked and yeasts are added to encourage alcoholic fermentation, which takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After about ten days, the wine is racked and left in contact with the yeasts for at least six months and remixed regularly to favor refinement. In late spring, after cold stabilization, the wine is bottled and released for sale after a month.
VISUAL ASPECTS: Pale straw yellow, with slight greenish highlights, brilliant.
OlFACTORY ASPECTS: Very intense, persistent, fresh, with notes of banana and pineapple, toasted langhe-chardonnay-doc-chiara-1hazelnut and butter.
TASTE ASPECTS: Harmonious, full and warm, with a pleasantly tasty and persistent finish.
AGING/METHOD OF STORAGE:  If stored correctly, away from light, at a temperature below 68°F – 20°C, it can give its best even 2 – 3 years after bottling.

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