Ornellaia

Carlton McCoy, Jr. and The Lawrence Family Announce the Appointment of Axel Heinz as CEO for Bordeaux's Château Lascombes

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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NAPA VALLEY, Calif., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawrence Family and Carlton McCoy, Jr. MS are thrilled to announce that Axel Heinz has been named Chief Executive Officer of Château Lascombes, a storied Second Growth located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux.

Key Points: 
  • NAPA VALLEY, Calif., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawrence Family and Carlton McCoy, Jr. MS are thrilled to announce that Axel Heinz has been named Chief Executive Officer of Château Lascombes, a storied Second Growth located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux.
  • Heinz most recently was the acclaimed Estate Director of Ornellaia and Masseto in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Italy since 2015.
  • "I am thrilled to work with Axel to bring Château Lascombes to its full potential as one of the greatest wine estates in the world."
  • Along with Gaylon Lawrence, Jr. and Carlton, I intend on leading this historic Bordeaux estate into its next great chapter."

Carlton McCoy, Jr. and The Lawrence Family Announce the Appointment of Axel Heinz as CEO for Bordeaux's Château Lascombes

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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NAPA VALLEY, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawrence Family and Carlton McCoy, Jr. MS are thrilled to announce that Axel Heinz has been named Chief Executive Officer of Château Lascombes, a storied Second Growth located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux.

Key Points: 
  • NAPA VALLEY, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawrence Family and Carlton McCoy, Jr. MS are thrilled to announce that Axel Heinz has been named Chief Executive Officer of Château Lascombes, a storied Second Growth located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux.
  • Heinz most recently was the acclaimed Estate Director of Ornellaia and Masseto in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Italy since 2015.
  • "I am thrilled to work with Axel to bring Château Lascombes to its full potential as one of the greatest wine estates in the world."
  • Along with Gaylon Lawrence, Jr. and Carlton, I intend on leading this historic Bordeaux estate into its next great chapter."

Ornellaia 2020 "La Proporzione" and 15th Edition of Vendemmia d'Artista Announced

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bolgheri wine estate Ornellaia is proud to reveal the latest vintage of Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC, a cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The percentages of each variety vary from year to year, but every vintage speaks of the Ornellaia terroir as a single, unified voice. The 2020 vintage transmits the essence of each grape variety in a most perfect relationship; "La Proporzione" (Proportion) is the character chosen by Estate Director Axel Heinz to represent it.

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  • The 2020 vintage was marked by contrast, with cold and rain alternating with extended hot and dry periods.
  • "Ornellaia 2020 is vibrant and well-structured," says winemaker Olga Fusari.
  • The vintage also marks the fifteenth edition of the Vendemmia d'Artista project , in which the unique character of the new vintage is celebrated through an artist's interpretation.
  • One artistic label designed by Kosuth can be found in each case of six 750ml bottles of Ornellaia 2020, "La Proporzione" (Proportion).

Masseto Estate Announces the Release of the 2019 Vintage

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Masseto, Italy's most collectable wine estate, is pleased to announce the new 2019 vintage release on the fine wine market.

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  • A wine that perfectly reflects its terroir: where the hills meet the sea
    NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Masseto , Italy's most collectable wine estate, is pleased to announce the new 2019 vintage release on the fine wine market.
  • As usual, Masseto 2019 was given another 12 months in bottle before being released on the market.
  • Masseto 2019, harvested slightly later than usual, has benefited from the sunny but mild weather in early September, giving a dense yet harmonious expression.
  • The Masseto estate is part of the group owned by the Frescobaldi family.

Ornellaia Bianco 2018 is Released to the Fine Wine Market

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Italian wine, Ornellaia, Wine, Second wine, Bolgheri, Neyret, Grape, Fermented drinks

b'NEW YORK, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ornellaia , one of the world\'s most iconic wine estates, is pleased to announce the release of Ornellaia Bianco 2018 to the fine wine market.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ornellaia , one of the world\'s most iconic wine estates, is pleased to announce the release of Ornellaia Bianco 2018 to the fine wine market.
  • It was perhaps the longest harvest in the history of Ornellaia.
  • "\nThis wine is a product of meticulously harvested grapes picked in several stages before being fermented and set aside to refine for 10 months on the lees.
  • Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC Superiore and Ornellaia Bianco are the estate\'s top wines, ensued by the second vin Le Serre Nuove dell\'Ornellaia, Le Volte dell\'Ornellaia and the white Poggio alle Gazze dell\'Ornellaia.

Ornellaia & Masseto CEO Giovanni Geddes da Filicaja Announces New Sales and Marketing Director

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Giovanni Geddes da Filicaja, CEO of both the Ornellaia and Masseto estates, announced a change in the management team for the two wineries.

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  • NEW YORK, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Giovanni Geddes da Filicaja, CEO of both the Ornellaia and Masseto estates, announced a change in the management team for the two wineries.
  • Vianney Gravereaux will join the team as Sales and Marketing Director alongside Axel Heinz, Estate Director, as of April 1, 2021.
  • I never thought that I would become part of the impressive Masseto team in 2020 and that, only a year later, I would have been offered the role of Sales and Marketing Director for both estates.
  • This marks the point of departure for both wines around the world, every autumn, through Place de Bordeaux.

Ornellaia Announces Launch of Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2018

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Italian wine, Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Poggio

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --One of the estate's established wines, Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2018 has just finished a year of bottle refinement and is ready to dazzle even the most discerning palates.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --One of the estate's established wines, Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2018 has just finished a year of bottle refinement and is ready to dazzle even the most discerning palates.
  • "Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2018 boasts a sumptuous structure and luminous straw yellow color," comments the estate's winemaker Olga Fusari.
  • "Our Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia is an expressive wine with an enjoyable complexity as soon as it is released to market," explains estate director Axel Heinz.
  • Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC Superiore is the estate's top wine, followed by Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia, Le Volte dell'Ornellaia and the whites Ornellaia Bianco and Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia.

Masseto Estate Presents Masseto 2017 and its Second Wine, Massetino 2018

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Monday, October 5, 2020
Fermented drinks, Italian wine, Ornellaia, Second wine, Wine, Grape, Aging of wine

The first is Masseto, followed by the "second wine", Massetino, a younger expression that already shines by itself.

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  • The first is Masseto, followed by the "second wine", Massetino, a younger expression that already shines by itself.
  • Despite the different conditions, both wines display extraordinary balance, which comes from the essence of the Masseto estate: the unique composition of the soil.
  • Despite being the result of one of the hottest vintages, 2017 has the personality of a typical Masseto," comments Axel Heinz, Estate Director.
  • Since the 2017 vintage, Masseto has been accompanied by the "second wine" Massetino.

Ornellaia Announces Results of the Vendemmia d'Artista 2017 "Solare" Auction

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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The donation was possible thanks to the Ornellaia Vendemmia d'Artista 2017 "Solare" edition and sales of the prized limited-edition bottles designed by the artist Toms Saraceno.

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  • The donation was possible thanks to the Ornellaia Vendemmia d'Artista 2017 "Solare" edition and sales of the prized limited-edition bottles designed by the artist Toms Saraceno.
  • This was the idea that inspired Ornellaia to donate the profits from the annual Vendemmia d'Artista auction to this program.
  • We extend our gratitude to Ornellaia for recognizing the importance of programs such as Mind's Eye and for their generosity."
  • The Ornellaia Vendemmia d'Artista project celebrates and describes the character of every new vintage of Ornellaia.

12th Edition of Ornellaia Vendemmia d'Artista: Sotheby's to Auction Artistic Bottles Designed by Tomás Saraceno Beginning September 1, 2020

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Auctions, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Ornellaia, Mind's Eye, Solare

Proceeds of the auction will go to support the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation's innovative "Mind's Eye" program .

Key Points: 
  • Proceeds of the auction will go to support the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation's innovative "Mind's Eye" program .
  • For the second consecutive year, the special auction celebrating the 2017 "Solare" will be offered online.
  • A label styled by the artist features on one of the six 750ml bottles in every case of Ornellaia.
  • It was this shared idea that resulted in Ornellaia lending its support to develop this particular program.