Ornus dell’ Ornellaia

Ornus dell’Ornellaia is a late harvest Petit Manseng produced in extremely limited quantities and gives yet another dimension to the Estate. In certain vintages, conditions are perfect in the tiny “Palmetta” vineyard for the production of this exclusive dessert wine.

This really is one of the finest sweet wines we have had for some time. Lusciously sweet, with flavours of honey, candied fruits, apricot jam, and white blossom.

The name Ornus dell’Ornellaia takes its inspiration from ‘Fraxinus Ornus’, the Latin name for the Manna or Flowering Ash (in Italian, Orniello), the tree which has given its name to the Ornellaia. The “Manna Ash” Orniello or ‘Fraxinus Ornus’ is a tree which is typical to the Mediterranean coastal area. Its precious sap has been used since Biblical times as a sweetener and acts as a perfect link to the sweetness of Ornus dell’Ornellaia.